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2024 West Academic Showcase (Tues-Wed)
Tyler Nelson is a 2026 1B/RHP, 3B, OF with a 6-6 230 lb. frame from Chandler, AZ who attends Hamilton. Features a big, strong, physical frame that screams projection. Throws out of a high three-quarter arm slot with longer arm action on the mound. Shows the numbers in the turn and generates from the lower half to create solid extension to the plate. Ball jumps out of the hand and gets on hitters quick. Unafraid to challenge on the inner half. Stays balanced and repeats it well. FB shows solid cut and the slider stays firm with sweep. At first base, Nelson shows proper technique with. clean glove and good feet. Has a big, accurate arm to all the bags. In the outfield, he pulls down hard with an over the top slot. Strong arm with the top outfield velo, infield velo and mound velo of the Showcase. Showed excellent bat speed at the plate with the ability to barrel anything. Has over the fence power currently without trying. Still stays fairly short and compact in the swing. Ran a 7.59 Sixty Yard Dash. Named to the West Academic Top Player List.