The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.40
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
James Nelson: RHP/1B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound physical frame. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.4. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Curveball (69-71 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 78-79 mph.
7/22/20
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Smooth, simple load that he can repeat. Obvious physicality in the box. Generated some of the louder jump we saw in the group. Power: Strength is well above average and flashed some hand speed as well. Offensive Projection: Middle. Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph. Max BP Distance: 272ft. Field: Frame/skill set plays over at first base. Looks to have feel for the position with serviceable ball skills. Throw: Clean arm with more to come. Defensive Projection:
Scouting Notes: 6-foot-3 arm/physical presence on the hill. Arm works well through a high-3/4 slot. Easier velo that should continue to rise physical maturation takes its course. Also had feel for his spin. Fastball: 74-75mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1751-1878 Breaking Ball: 65-68mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1879
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James Nelson: RHP/1B, (2023) Brunswick, OH. 6-foot-3, 195-pound physical frame. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.4. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Curveball (69-71 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 78-79 mph.
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Smooth, simple load that he can repeat. Obvious physicality in the box. Generated some of the louder jump we saw in the group.
Power: Strength is well above average and flashed some hand speed as well.
Offensive Projection: Middle.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 84mph.
Max BP Distance: 272ft.
Field: Frame/skill set plays over at first base. Looks to have feel for the position with serviceable ball skills.
Throw: Clean arm with more to come.
Defensive Projection:
Scouting Notes: 6-foot-3 arm/physical presence on the hill. Arm works well through a high-3/4 slot. Easier velo that should continue to rise physical maturation takes its course. Also had feel for his spin.
Fastball: 74-75mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1751-1878
Breaking Ball: 65-68mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1879