The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Ryan Nelson: 3B/RHP, (2027) Billerica Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 205-pound mature athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Nelson's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing, displays a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has a clean exchange, soft developing hands, and developing choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed consistent accuracy to the base and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.3. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-77 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1669). Has sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (64-66). (Max spin 1944; Avg 1861).
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Ryan Nelson: 3B/RHP, (2027) Billerica Memorial, MA. 5-foot-10, 205-pound mature athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Nelson's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing, displays a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has a clean exchange, soft developing hands, and developing choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing athletically. Showed consistent accuracy to the base and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.3. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-77 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1947; Avg 1669). Has sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (64-66). (Max spin 1944; Avg 1861).