Deacon
Nelson

Deacon Nelson: SS/RHP, (2026) University School, OH. Virginia Commit, 6-foot, 170-pound. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is above average, shows a level loose swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. Showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 87 mph.   

Quiet approach mechanically both nothing quiet about the tools. Physical, athletic, and explosive. Ran the gaps with ease in BP, and athleticism indicates he can play wherever in the lineup. Top exit velocity of 89mph. Can really pick it in the infield w/a legit change of staying up the middle at the next level. The position player profile is already extremely impressive but he also has a chance to be a high level arm. On the bump it's athletic, explosive, w/feel for entire arsenal. Up to 82mph down here w/reports of even higher.

Deacon Nelson: SS/RHP, (2026) Twinsburg, OH. 5-foot-11, 145-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 75 mph; has soft hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action with a high slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 80-82 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1895). Shows some sweeping action on his 2/8 curveball (63-66). (Max spin 2297; Avg 2281). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (72-75). Ran a 4.00 30 yard dash.

Deacon Nelson: SS/RHP, (2026) Twinsburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound lean athletic build. During batting practice, Nelson had an exit velocity of 75 mph. Setup consists of an athletic balanced stance and a short stride. Bat speed is efficient and displays a level swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 75 mph; has soft hands, smooth athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.36. On the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1593; Avg 1471). Throws a 11/5 curveball (59-60) with gradual action. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1715). His changeup (60-62) showed fading action.