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2022 Fall Academic Showcase
Elias Nelson is a 2025 2B/RHP/C with a 5-8 135 lb. frame from Trussville, AL who attends Shades Valley. Smaller young build with lots of room to get stronger. 7.67 runner in the sixty. Primary second baseman on defense, has good fundamental actions, moves his feet well and has a good transition into his throws, makes accurate throws. Right handed hitter, hits from a slightly open stance with a rock back load, has a short and direct swing with good extension through contact, repeats his timing very well and makes consistent contact, mid field line drive approach, good swing base to build from as he gets stronger. Also pitched, gets his hips turned well over the rubber, full arm swing in back to a high 3/4's arm slot, drop and drive lower half mechanics down the mound. Fastball topped out at 73 mph to go with a soft curveball, did a good job of throwing strikes and challenging hitters. Skilled player who will keep getting better as he gets stronger. Good student.