93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/01/20
CLASS OF 2021
C
3B
Brandon
Nelson
Trinity University (TX)
Ridge Point (HS) • TX
6' 0" • 200LBS
L/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Houston Athletics
Ridge Point (HS) • TX
6' 0" • 200LBS
L/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Houston Athletics
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
7.42
60
6/01/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/01/20
1.97 - 1.97
Pop Time
6/01/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 1.97
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.7
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.9
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.
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase - Houston
Jun 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Brandon Nelson - Nov 5, 2020
- Uncommitted Upperclass: Top Statistical Performers - Jun 2, 2020
- Houston Underclass Trials: Catching Analysis - Jul 7, 2018
- Houston Underclass Trials: Top Statistical Performers - Jun 7, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Catching Analysis - Mar 1, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Top Statistical Performers - Jan 15, 2018
- I-10 Border Battle: Quick Hits - Jan 14, 2018
- Texas Class of 2021 Initial Rankings - Dec 21, 2017
- Houston Athletics Scout Day: Quick Hits - Nov 14, 2017
- Houston Athletics Scout Day: Stat Story - Nov 13, 2017
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-foot, 200 pounds
Hit: RH. Balanced setup with a smooth load and short stride. Fast bat speed with a good approach, long bat path with good extension showing good power from gap-to-gap and flashed raw power to the pull side.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity in BP
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short high ¾ arm action with good accuracy and good carry on throws
Defense: 1.97 pop time. Soft hands with a clean exchange and fluid footwork
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60
06.05.18
5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. Left-handed hitter, short quiet load; fast hands, quick to the ball with a strong top hand, body worked in sync and rhythm through the swing 84 mph exit velo, explosive lower half helped generate bat speed. Quick twitch actions behind the plate, flexibility and quick twitch to get to the ground to block, blocked a couple pitches in left handed batters box in bullpen, mobile. Accurate arm, topped at 74 mph, ball consistently on bag, decent carry and ball stayed true; pop times ranged from 2.05 to 2.34. Ran a 7.39 laser-timed 60.
01.13.18
Nelson has a strong frame for a freshman at 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. The left-handed hitter starts from an open, relaxed stance, then uses a knee-to-knee load with a slight leg kick as he triggers his hands back. Lands balanced, rotational weight transfer with natural lift, loose, quick, strong hands, projectable power to the pull side with an exit velocity of 83 mph. Behind the plate, Nelson posted pop times of 2.14-2.29 with a velocity of 73 mph from the crouch. Quick exchange, soft hands, directional footwork with average effort in a short, high-¾ arm stroke.