Cade Nelson is a rising 6-foot-6 TCU arm with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Cade Nelson flashed why TCU likes him: he debuted with four scoreless innings and five strikeouts, then showed starter potential with multiple turns as a freshman despite some rougher outings, finishing with 23 strikeouts and only 10 walks in 27 1/3 innings. The big selling point is the frame and projection—6-foot-6 with a fastball that has already touched 90 and a breaking ball with real spin—so if your team wants a live-armed righty who can miss bats and still has plenty of runway, he’s worth a serious look.
