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May 14, 2012 - May 14, 2012   Navy  9
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 205   L/L
FB
84
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-83
CB
72
SL
CH
78
Split
Knuckle
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JD Nielsen is a 2012 LHP with a 6-6 205 lb. frame from Winterset, IA who attends Martensdale-St. Marys HS. Long limbed build, big feet, lacks present strength. Easy delivery with loose arm action, high 3/4's release point, good extension out front. Fastball to 84 mph, very projectable velocity with additional strength, gets occasional fade on fastball when low. Good shape to curveball, some downer depth at times, developing change up. Has some feel for throwing strikes and changing speeds. Will definitely improve as he gains strength, potential draft in 2015. Good student, signed with Illinois.
PG Grade 8.5




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JD Nielsen P 2012 PG National Pre-Draft Showcase
Apr 21, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012   Gold  9
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 205   L/L
FB
84
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
82-84
CB
70
SL
CH
72
Split
Knuckle
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JD Nielsen is a 2012 LHP with a 6-6 205 lb. frame from Winterset, IA who attends Martensdale-St. Marys HS. Tall slope shouldered build, young look, huge feet. Leg raise delivery, stays over rubber well with good balance, extended 3/4's arm slot, full clean arm circle, will fly open on front side early at times. Fastball to 84 mph, will turn over 2-seamer at 79 mph with good movement, keeps FB down in zone. Quality 72 mph change up with arm speed and consistent release point, big running/sinking movement at times. Inconsistent curveball, flashes sharpness and big 1/7 shape at times. Everything points to future improvement. Good student, signed with Illinois.
PG Grade 8.5




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JD Nielsen P 2012 Spring Top Prospect Showcase
Mar 17, 2012 - May 06, 2012   Steel  18
Various Ballparks- Iowa - -, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 205   L/L
FB
84
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-84
CB
72
SL
CH
75
Split
Knuckle




Sep 30, 2011 - Oct 03, 2011   Iowa Select Red  38
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 190   L/L
FB
85
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-85
CB
74
SL
CH
76
Split
Knuckle
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Sep 23, 2011 - Sep 26, 2011   Iowa Select Red  38
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick - Scottsdale, AZ
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 190   L/L
FB
85
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
80-85
CB
66
SL
CH
74
Split
Knuckle
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Sep 03, 2011 - Oct 09, 2011   Iowa Select Red  38
Various Ballparks- Iowa - -, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 190   L/L
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Aug 27, 2011 - Aug 28, 2011   Red  8
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-6 195   L/L
FB
85
60
7.78
40
OF
IF
1B
82
C
Pop
Range
82-84
CB
72
SL
CH
73
Split
Knuckle
JD Nielsen is a 2012 LHP/1B with a 6-6 190 lb. frame from Winterset, IA who attends Martensdale-St. Marys. Long, lean athlete with lots of projection in his frame. Throws from 3/4 slot with slow tempo, online delivery. Arm works well with slight stab in back. Solid arm action with looseness and good arm speed. Fastball projects to gain more velocity. Sat low 80s, up to 85 with arm side run. Very good feel for 1/7 curveball with solid break and very good feel. Flashed changeup at 73 that is developing #3 pitch. Good fielder at 1B with feel for the position and quick arm with lots of strength and looseness. Left-handed hitter with smooth easy swing with power. Showed the ability to pull the ball with authority as well as hit the ball hard the other way. Lots of potential at the plate. Very good two-way prospect. Good student.
PG Grade 8.5




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JD Nielsen 1B 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
JD Nielsen P 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
JD Nielsen Hitting 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
JD Nielsen 60 2011 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Feb 12, 2011 - Feb 13, 2011   Red  17
Perfect Game Indoor Facility - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-5 180   L/L
FB
82
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-82
CB
SL
73
CH
73
Split
Knuckle
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JD Nielsen is a 2012 LHP/1B with a 6-5 180 lb. frame from Winterset, IA who attends Martensdale-St.Mary's HS. Long lean build, young look, slender features, minimal present strength. Tall leg tuck delivery, extended arm action, extended high 3/4's release point, arm works well, some effort on release. Consistent 81-82 mph fastball, mostly straight, Good release point for his slider, flashes sharp downer bite, turns over 73 mph change up. Good chance to keep improving with added strength. Crouched stance hitting, deep load, smooth swing, easy extended finish, flashes power potential, has some hitting tools. Good student.
PG Grade 8.0




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JD Nielsen Hitting 2011 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
JD Nielsen P 2011 Pitcher/Catcher Indoor Showcase
Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 27, 2010   Iowa Select Red  43
Goodyear Ballpark-Reds and Indians Spring Training - Goodyear, AZ
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-5 180   L/L
FB
83
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
78-83
CB
68
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Sep 17, 2010 - Sep 20, 2010   Iowa Select Navy  43
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-5 180   L/L
FB
78
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
75-78
CB
67
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Aug 28, 2010 - Aug 29, 2010   Green  17
Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, IA
JD Nielsen
LHP 6-5 180   L/L
FB
81
60
7.70
40
OF
IF
1B
78
C
Pop
Range
78-81
CB
SL
71
CH
Split
Knuckle
JD Nielsen is a 2012 LHP/1B, OF with a 6-5 180 lb. frame from Winterset, IA who attends Winterset. Very tall, slender athletic build. Good pace to delivery with high 3/4 arm slot, gets run on Fastball and effective throwing inside on left handers. Slider featured late bite with some depth and projects to develop nicely. Showed solid skills offensively, with wiry strength in swing and good leverage, projects to develop a lot of power. Moves well laterally at 1B. High upside two-way prospect, interesting follow.
PG Grade 7.5




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JD Nielsen Skillshow video 2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase
JD Nielsen Hitting 2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase
JD Nielsen 60 2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase
JD Nielsen P 2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase
JD Nielsen 1B 2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase