Uncommitted Spotlight: 3B/C Connor Nelson

March 24, 2020
Phil Kerber
Georgia Scouting Director

Our goal at Prep Baseball Report is to promote high school players, and give them the exposure they need to be able to play at the next level. With the 2020 high school season in limbo, we want to continue to be able to promote players, even when baseball is not being played. Starting today, we will be spotlighting several uncommitted prospects to help them get the exposure they need to play at the next level.

Today, our spotlight centers around 3B/C Connor Nelson (Charlton County, 2021). Hailing from one of the most southern parts of the state, Nelson has long been known by PBR Florida Executive Director Doug Freeman and the rest of our PBR Florida staff. Nelson has attended numerous events in the Sunshine State, including the prestigious PBR Florida Preseason All-State. A right-handed hitter, he has impressed with explosive bat speed and pull-side power. Defensively, Nelson is listed as a primary third base, but has shown the ability to be able to be a solid backstop as well, positing pop times as low as 1.97. Before the season was suspended, in 14 games and 54 at-bats, Nelson was hitting .429 with a .547 OBP, .786 SLG, 23 RBI and 2 HRs. He is also carries a 3.85 GPA in the classroom.

Connor Nelson

Scouting Report

1/18/20 - Lean and athletic frame at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. Short arm action with accuracy and carry on throws across the infield. Soft hands and fluid footwork on fielding ground balls. Tall setup at the plate with leg kick to create rhythm in the swing. Has a level bat path and pull-side power.

9/24/19 - 6-foot-1, 175-pound; 3B/C. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 90 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. Setup included balanced stance and a short stride Exhibited an upward swing plane, and his bat speed was explosive. While in the infield, showed ability to throw up to 80 mph across the field. He displayed a plus arm with strong throw downs to second that hit 75 mph. With a pop time of 1.97-2.03, he showed off his feet and his ability to control the run game from behind the plate; He recorded a 60 time of 7.58 at the event.

9/20/19 - Athletic and strong frame at 6 foot 1, 175 pounds. Soft hands and quality first step on ground balls in the infield. Moves well laterally behind the plate with average arm strength and pop times to 2nd base 2.05-2.1. Balanced setup at the plate with a leg kick to create rhythm in the swing. Line drive hitter with level to uphill bat path and pull side power and above average bat speed with 90 exit velo.

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