KS 2023 Uncommitted Spotlight: Davis Nielson
December 14, 2022
This fall and winter PBR will be highlighting some of the top uncommitted players in the 2023 and 2024 classes. Today, we take an in-depth look at 2023 OF Davis Nielson. The left-handed hitting Olathe South product has flashed big pop, 96 mph exit velo in BP, and athleticism with a 6.9 60.
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Davis Nielson
Class of 2023 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 39 / POS: 9
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Olathe SouthState: KS
- Summer Team: Building Champions
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
81
Max FB
(06/24/21)
77 - 81
FB
(06/24/21)
66 - 68
CB
(06/24/21)
69 - 71
CH
(02/14/21)
67 - 69
SL
(06/23/20)
Position
6.91
60-yard
(06/07/21)
82
OF Velo
(07/28/21)
92
Exit Velo
(06/07/21)
4.40
H-1st
(02/14/21)
Power Speed Score
(07/28/21)
Trackman - Fastball
80.2
Velocity (max)
(02/14/21)
76.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
(02/14/21)
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2033
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(02/14/21)
HM (max)
(02/14/21)
HM (avg)
(02/14/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
76.8 - 79.6
Spin Rate (max)
2005
Spin Rate (avg)
1952
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
KS Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
75.6
Velo Range
73.3 - 75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.4
Spin Rate (max)
2033
Spin Rate (avg)
1974
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
(02/14/21)
60.3 - 66.9
Velo Range
(02/14/21)
1897
Spin Rate (max)
(02/14/21)
1654
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/14/21)
IVB (max)
(02/14/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/14/21)
HM (max)
(02/14/21)
HM (avg)
(02/14/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/14/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/14/21)
Zone %
(02/14/21)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.3
Velo Range
60.3 - 66.9
Spin Rate (max)
1897
Spin Rate (avg)
1654
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.1
Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
66.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
(06/23/20)
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
2160
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(06/23/20)
HM (avg)
(06/23/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
KS Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
70.1
Velo Range
66.8 - 70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.6
Spin Rate (max)
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
1726
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
(02/14/21)
68.9 - 71.2
Velo Range
(02/14/21)
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
1949
Spin Rate (max)
(06/23/20)
1649
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/23/20)
IVB (max)
(06/23/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/23/20)
HM (max)
(02/14/21)
HM (avg)
(02/14/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/23/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/23/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/23/20)
Zone %
(06/23/20)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.2
Velo Range
68.9 - 71.2
Spin Rate (max)
1241
Spin Rate (avg)
1216
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
KS Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
67.7
Velo Range
66.9 - 67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.5
Spin Rate (max)
1949
Spin Rate (avg)
1649
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
79.5
Velocity (max)
(02/14/21)
76.3 - 79.4
Velo Range
(02/14/21)
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/14/21)
2028
Spin Rate (max)
(02/14/21)
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/14/21)
IVB (max)
(02/14/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/14/21)
HM (max)
(02/14/21)
HM (avg)
(02/14/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/14/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/14/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/14/21)
Zone %
(02/14/21)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Sinker
Velocity (max)
79.5
Velo Range
76.3 - 79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.7
Spin Rate (max)
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
1975
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/14/21)
227
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
337
Distance (max)
(07/28/21)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(02/14/21)
Line Drive %
(07/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/14/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.2
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
337
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.2
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
337
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.4
Distance (avg)
98
Distance (max)
236
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
KS Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.2
Distance (avg)
115
Distance (max)
328
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
(02/14/21)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
77.4
Bat Speed (max)
(02/14/21)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/14/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/14/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/14/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/14/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/14/21)
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
72.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
77.4
Bat Speed (avg)
73
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/23/20)
Rise+
(06/23/20)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(06/23/20)
Sweep+
(06/23/20)
Videos
(7/28/21)
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a slightly upright stance and hand set below shoulder height and close to the body. Uses a leg kick gather and stride with good balance. Lower half works linearly through the swing. Has very good bat speed and body control. Uses the whole field well with a line drive approach and real strength at contact.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Over the top arm slot with a short arm action on the backside and long release.
Defense: In the outfield shows attacking feet to the ball with good rhythm. Shows a feel for glove action and fields the ball out in front of the body off the glove side leg. Uses a shuffle technique for the crow hop.
Run: 4.40 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Smooth tempo to balance point. Kicks stride foot out before foot strike. High glove side with slight shoulder tilt upwards. Repeats the delivery well.
Arm Action: ¾ arm slot with clean arm action.
FB: 77-80 mph, slight arm side run with some life at the top of the zone.
CB: 60-67 mph, 12/6 shape with good downward break.
CH: 69-71 mph, strong fade to arm side with low spin rate and developing command.