Erik
Nelson

6.13.13 - Nelson is a 5-foot-11, 165-pound middle infielder who showed above-average tools across the board. Defensively, he demonstrated solid arm strength (82 mph) across the infield with carry and accuracy. Plays well on the move, especially gloveside. Offensively, hits from a balanced setup, and is short and quick to the baseball. Has a line-drive approach with a level path. Ran a 7.31 60.

1/27/13 - Long, lanky build, 5-foot-11, 165-pound middle infielder. Defensively shows soft hands, hesitant backhand play, shows good body control, fields athletically. Arm plays above average, 82 mph across diamond, shows some carry, loose short arm action, accurate arm. Offensively hits from balanced setup, smooth back load, short stride slight leg lift. Bat path is short and level, line drive approach, hits with rhythm, tendency to pull off some.

10/21/12 - Nelson displayed himself as a middle infielder with some quick footwork. Defensively, Nelson showed off a long arm action from a high ¾ arm slot. His arm strength registered at 78 mph across the diamond. His hands showed solid actions to make the routine play, and make a clean exchange across the diamond, showing some accuracy. Offensively, Nelson hits from a balanced setup using a slight leg kick to get into his hitting position. He showed some bat speed on a level path producing line drives. He also showed solid balance throughout his swing.