Drew Nelson

Drew Nelson makes his collegiate debut in Florida in February 2026

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Drew Nelson pitches against Yale on March 21, 2026

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Class:
Sophomore
Position:
RHP
Height/Weight:
6-5 / 215
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Hometown:
Ladera Ranch, Calif.
High School:
San Juan Hills
Concentration:
Economics

Before Brown: First team all-state, First Team All-Seaview League honoree, Seaview League MVP, First Team All-CIF and Second Team All-Orange County selection as a junior on 2024…As a junior, posted a 0.52 ERA with an 8-1 record, holding a 44/7 strikeout-to-walk ratio and allowing just four earned runs over 54.1 innings…Held a 1.75 ERA over 44 innings as a sophomore in 2023…Played club ball for the Saddleback Cowboys…Also played basketball for San Juan Hills High School…AP Scholar.

Personal: Son of Courtney and Scott…Has a sister, Kate, and a brother, Michael.

Why Brown?: “My goal has always been to play baseball at the highest academic institution possible and there is no better place to do that than Brown.”