Unsigned Senior Spotlight: OF Tommy Nelsen
December 14, 2017
As we get closer to the final spring season for 2018 prospects we take a look at unsigned seniors throughout the state that are still on the market.
Today we take a look at:
Tommy Nelsen
Class of 2018 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 114 / POS: 20
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: St. Charles NorthState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
6.82
60-yard
89
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Videos
(10/8/17)
Player News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 15 St. Charles North - Mar 8, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Outfielders - Jan 24, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: OF Tommy Nelsen - Dec 14, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Top Overall Prospects - Oct 27, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Outfield Analysis - Oct 25, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase - Chicago: Statistical Analysis - Oct 10, 2017
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 9, 2017
- 4A Lake Park Sectional: South Elgin and Willowbrook Advance - Jun 1, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Mar 8, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Stats Story - Feb 22, 2017
- Class of 2018 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 4, 2016
- Class of 2018 Showcase: Stats Posted - Oct 18, 2016
- Quick Hits: Class of 2018 Showcase - Oct 17, 2016
- Romeoville I.D. - Top Overall Prospects - Mar 23, 2016
- Romeoville I.D. - Outfield Analysis - Mar 18, 2016
- Romeoville ID: Stats Posted - Feb 17, 2016
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Scouting Report
10.8.17 - 6-foot, 175-pound, athletically built, muscular, right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.82 laser-timed 60. Right-handed hitter, starts from a balanced, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride, and maintains balance throughout. Compact swing, fast bat, controls the barrel, makes consistent hard contact and the ball jumps off the bat at times. Stays short to the ball and works from gap-to-gap; 83 mph exit velocity. In the outfield, fluid footwork, steady hands, plays through the baseball. Long arm action, throws are accurate with carry and clocked at 89 mph.
2.19.17 - 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder with a strong, athletic frame. Offensively hits from a balanced, slightly open setup. Short stride with good balance. Short, uphill swing path. Showed strength thru contact with 87 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 6.92. Defensively has a long arm action from an over the top slot. Plays thru the ball with athletic actions and average hands. Threw 88 mph from the outfield.
OUTLOOK:
The athletically-built Nelsen possesses an impressive combination of tools that translate on the field; 6.82 60, 89 mph from the outfield and an 87 mph exit velocity. Nelsen plays the game with energy and is a tough out at the plate. The right-handed hitter stays short to the ball and makes a lot of hard contact. Nelsen is one of the top returners for a St. Charles North club that won 30 games last spring.