23.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
Nik
Nelson
DeKalb (HS) • IL
5' 5" • 143LBS
L/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier West 17u
5' 5" • 143LBSL/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier West 17u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75
Bat Speed (max)
8/06/24
23.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
13
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
91
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
330
Distance (max)
8/06/24
63
Sweet Spot %
8/06/24
7.35
60
8/06/24
4.03
30-yd
8/06/24
1.74
10-yd
8/06/24
18.5
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
82
INF Velo
8/08/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
6/28/22
75 - 77
Velo Range
6/28/22
2067
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Changeup
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/28/22
1386
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Curveball
59 - 61
Velo Range
6/28/22
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2067
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1892
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1386
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.9
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
2,067
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.8
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 60.6
Velo Range
58.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,892
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.5
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.5
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,428
Spin Rate (max)
1,386
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.60
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.60
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.60
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
7.9
Run Speed (avg)
1.79
RSi (max)
1.41
RSi (avg)
1,109
Jump Power (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.11
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.16
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.71
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Infield Analysis - Nov 1, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Takeaways - Aug 21, 2024
- PBT Illinois Open: Takeaways - Jul 3, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Infielder Analysis - Oct 23, 2023
- Top Tier West: Takeaways - Jul 6, 2023
- West Suburban Open: Quick Hits - Jul 6, 2022
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Recent Parkland College commit, MIF Nik Nelson (DeKalb), showed well during the gameplay portion of the State Games. Nelson is a high-motor middle-infielder that had a knack for putting together quality at-bats during the event. The left-handed hitter has a simple, repeatable swing that uses the whole field. Defensively, he showed range and a trust in his hands that should allow him to stick on the dirt at the next level.
Verbally committed to Parkland JC.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-5, 143-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced base, toe touch, medium stride. Twitchy and quick hands, on-plane when body is in sync, worked all fields through the round. 69.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.8 mph. 330’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Twitchy action, high 3/4 slot, quick mover.
Defense: Active lower half, jagged actions, quick upper half on throw.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Nelson showed quality profile throughout the weekend with a pretty left-handed swing coming from a compact 5-foot-6, 141-pound frame. At the plate, Nelson presented a line drive approach, using an aggressive toe tap to get into a position to hit. Defensively, the shortstop showed athletic actions and movements. Overall, an intriguing profile is Nelson’s game.
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, high leg kick, replicable stride. Fluid swing, loose, athletic hands, creates whip through the zone, controlled finish, whole field and line-drive approach. 63.8 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Longer arm circle, quick, changes slots.
Defense: Clean gather out front, soft hands, fields ball to body, athletic mover, clean double play.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Left-handed hitting MIF Nikolas Nelson (Dekalb, 2025) stood out with his advanced round of BP and ability to stick on the dirt defensively. Nelson has fluid movement patterns at the plate, stays on-plane and balanced throughout with natural loft through the zone and feel for the barrel. Nelson reached a max exit velocity of 88.4 mph, and he sent a ball a max distance of 320 feet. He was smooth defensively up the middle with clean actions, steady hands and his arm played accurate at 76 mph.
Left-handed hitting MIF Nikolas Nelson (Dekalb, 2025) stood out with his advanced round of BP and ability to stick on the dirt defensively. Nelson has fluid movement patterns at the plate, stays on-plane and balanced throughout with natural loft through the zone and feel for the barrel. Nelson reached a max exit velocity of 88.4 mph, and he sent a ball a max distance of 320 feet. He was smooth defensively up the middle with clean actions, steady hands and his arm played accurate at 76 mph.
2025 infielder, Nikolas Nelson (Dekalb), showed above-average defensive actions and abilities during the defensive portion of the event. Nelson has loose, confident actions, quick feet and soft hands that play from the ground up. He topped at 76 mph across the diamond.
2025 infielder, Nikolas Nelson (Dekalb), showed above-average defensive actions and abilities during the defensive portion of the event. Nelson has loose, confident actions, quick feet and soft hands that play from the ground up. He topped at 76 mph across the diamond.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-6, 145-pounds. Compact build, evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Clean delivery, drives off back knee down the mound, drop/drive, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot, present arm-speed.
FB: T77.2, 75.3-76.9 mph. Some ride through the zone, jumps out of the hand. T2154, 2066 average rpm.
CB: 58.6-60.6 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1968, 1891 average rpm.
CH: 65.9-68.5 mph. Thrown with arm-speed, mostly straight. T1427, 1386 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, narrow stance, leg lift load. Short quick, slight leg kick, loose athletic swing, line drive approach to the gaps.
Power: 82.7 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm path into a 3/4 slot, present arm-speed.
Defense: Soft hands, quick feet, confident feel, loose actions, moves well.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.