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Russell Nelson
UNCOMMITTED
Best PG Grade
9
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OVERALL RHP OVERALL RHP
Attack mode mentality on mound; up to 87 mph @ 13u Festival, now touching 90 mph, lower slot gives big life; feel for CH & SL.
Casteel
HIGH SCHOOL
6-1
  190
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
16 and 1 mos
AGE
PG EVENT RESULTS
90 mph
FB VELO
9/12/2025
6.95 sec
60 YARD DASH
7/25/2025
1.62 sec
10 YARD SPLIT
7/25/2025
93 mph
OF VELO
7/25/2025
88 mph
IF VELO
7/25/2025
92 mph
EXIT VELO
7/25/2025
138 lb
L-Grip
142 lb
R-Grip

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LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2026 PG Sophomore National Showcase (2029 Grads)  
Russell Nelson is a 2029 RHP/OF with a 6-1 190 lb. frame from Queen Creek, AZ who attends Casteel. Strong and sturdy young build, especially in the lower half. Works from a rhythmic toe tap delivery with a low leg raise over the rubber and a full arm swing to a 3/4's arm slot, has some coil and hides the ball well in back, solid overall mechanics. Fastball topped out at 88 mph with some running life, has been up to 90 mph at PG events in the past. Change up showed nice tumble and depth, also showed some feel for a mid-70's curveball. Long track record as a strike thrower, 68% strikes in 2026. 7.26 runner in the sixty. Secondary outfielder on defense, showed good fundamentals and athleticism through the ball and arm played well. Also worked out in the infield but was much more suited for and comfortable in the outfield. Right handed hitter, has some strength in his swing from a wide base, can turn the barrel over and create impact to the pull side. Good student.

PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+19 MPH
FB Velo since 07/02/2022
-0.08 SEC
10 Yard Split since 10/28/2023
-0.37 SEC
60 Time since 10/28/2023
+12 MPH
OF Velo since 10/28/2023
+15 MPH
Exit Velo since 10/22/2022
+17.55 MPH
Max Barrel Speed since 07/25/2025
+6.36
Impact Momentum since 07/25/2025
+15.64 Gs
Max Acceleration since 07/25/2025
Best PG Grade: 9
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF2029 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 90 mph 70 mph
99.80%
60 6.95 sec 7.82 sec
94.46%
10 SPL 1.62 sec 1.78 sec
89.42%
L-Grip 138 lb 103.19 lb
95.05%
R-Grip 142 lb 105.40 lb
95.70%
OF 93 mph 72 mph
99.81%
IF 88 mph 70 mph
98.70%
CATEGORIES TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Exit Velo 92 mph 75 mph
97.20%
2023 13U/14U Southwest Prospect Showcase
Right Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
38%
Exit Velo
79mph
Swing Sequence
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
#1 Torso
#2 Pelvis
#3 Arm
#4 Hand
2022 13U PG Las Vegas Fall Super Regional NIT (MAJOR)
Right Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
48%
Exit Velo
77mph
Swing Sequence
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
#1 Pelvis
#2 Arm
#3 Torso
#4 Hand

CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Max Barrel Speed 81.863 mph 59.25 mph
98.84%
Impact Momentum 29.506 21.67
98.48%
Max Acceleration 44.822 g's 29.79 g's
94.73%
BEST SINGLE GAME STATS
BATTING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
At bats: 4 May 04, 2025 vs. Desert Ghost 2029
Runs: 3 May 04, 2025 vs. DIRTBAGS BLACK RIVERO
Hits: 3 Mar 13, 2025 vs. Wow Factor Nation NorCal Scout
RBI's: 7 Mar 25, 2024 vs. Texas Mizuno - Autrey
Doubles: 2 Jun 16, 2025 vs. ONE NATIONAL 2029
Triples: 1 Jun 16, 2026 vs. Elite Squad 15U Scout Team
Home runs: 2 Mar 25, 2024 vs. Texas Mizuno - Autrey
Total bases: 9 Mar 19, 2023 vs. Bpa Wallbangers
Walks: 3 May 24, 2024 vs. Sgv Arsenal '29
SAC bunts: 1 Feb 23, 2025 vs. Premier Banditos 14u
SAC flies: 2 May 06, 2023 vs. Power Baseball Club
Stolen bases: 3 Jun 21, 2025 vs. United 14
Hit by pitch: 2 Sep 12, 2026 vs. Slammers Fiscus
PITCHING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
Inn. pitched: 7.0 Jan 11, 2026 vs. ZILLA 15U WHITE
Runs allowed: 0 Oct 09, 2026 vs. East Coast Sox 2027 Franchise
Earned runs: 0 Oct 09, 2026 vs. East Coast Sox 2027 Franchise
Hits allowed: 0 Jul 25, 2026 vs. Team Cal Warriors Underclass
Strikeouts: 9 Mar 25, 2024 vs. Piranhas Baseball - Bradford
Walks allowed: 0 Jul 25, 2026 vs. Team Cal Warriors Underclass