19.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
CLASS OF 2026
2B
RHP
Elijah
Nester
Bentonville West (HS) • AR
6' 0" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midland Midwest
6' 0" • 155LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midland Midwest
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
320
Distance (max)
6/06/23
75
Sweet Spot %
1/28/23
7.23
60
6/06/23
4.07
30-yd
6/06/23
1.77
10-yd
2/18/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
82
INF Velo
2/18/24
79
OF Velo
6/06/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
79.4 - 81.4
Velo Range
2/18/24
2029
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
73 - 74.4
Velo Range
2/18/24
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Curveball
72 - 73
Velo Range
2/18/24
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Slider
69 - 69
Velo Range
6/06/23
1762
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.2
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
132
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1896
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1731
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1480
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2019
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1941
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1663
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1762
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.4
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.9
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 72.7
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,736
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.4
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,573
Spin Rate (max)
1,480
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 78.0
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
2,013
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.1
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,998
Spin Rate (max)
1,916
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.7
Velocity (max)
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,762
Spin Rate (max)
1,762
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.7
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
2,029
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 66.8
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,135
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,716
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 6, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
0.83
RSi (max)
0.83
RSi (avg)
1,303
Jump Power (max)
30.1
Jump Height (max)
30.1
Jump Height (avg)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.91
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
1.70
RSi (max)
1.70
RSi (avg)
1,040
Jump Power (max)
24.9
Jump Height (max)
24.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
65.64
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
68.54
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. T2111, 2013 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. T1998, 1916 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. T1762, 1762 average rpm.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.07 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Elijah Nester, Bentonville West (AR), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. T2111, 2013 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. T1998, 1916 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. T1762, 1762 average rpm.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.07 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.54 Edge Score
Elijah Nester, Bentonville West (AR), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 320' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-79 mph.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.54 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic with lean build and room for added strength.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, up tempo after leg lift, quick clean down the slope with even land at release, slight spin around lead leg to finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick clean high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Straight with angle and carry. T2084, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Early action with 11-5 shape. T2135, 1956 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Feel with fade to arm side. T1716, 1663 average rpm.
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic with lean build and room for added strength.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, up tempo after leg lift, quick clean down the slope with even land at release, slight spin around lead leg to finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick clean high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Straight with angle and carry. T2084, 2029 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Early action with 11-5 shape. T2135, 1956 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Feel with fade to arm side. T1716, 1663 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic with lean build and room for added strength.
Hits: RHH. Simple athletic setup, hand rhythm to small leg raise, short compact stroke with consistency in the ground. Short path producing consistent line drives.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 MPH. 266' max distance. Repeated barrels with gap to gap approach.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph.Clean arm swing, high 3/4 slot with average carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, funnel to midline, fingers down to field, quick transfer and release.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Athletic with lean build and room for added strength.
Hits: RHH. Simple athletic setup, hand rhythm to small leg raise, short compact stroke with consistency in the ground. Short path producing consistent line drives.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 MPH. 266' max distance. Repeated barrels with gap to gap approach.
Arm: RH. INF-68 mph.Clean arm swing, high 3/4 slot with average carry.
Defense: Athletic actions, funnel to midline, fingers down to field, quick transfer and release.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.