Wayne State College

2019: Saw action in eight games as a pinch hitter and relief pitcher...was 2-12 at the plate with one double and made one relief appearance against Concordia-St. Paul (4/24/19)...had pinch hit double vs. Minnesota Crookston (3/17/19)...recorded single vs. Mount Mary College (3/7/19).

Before Wayne State:  Played two seasons at Seward County Community College in Kansas...was an infielder and pitcher...made 16 appearances with one start as a pitcher in 2018, recording 1-1 record with one save and 8.75 ERA in 23.2 innings pitched...had .326 batting average with one homer and 11 RBI in 43 at bats...in 2017 as a freshman, hit .281 with 32 hits in 114 at bats with one homer and 22 RBI...excelled in classroom earning NJCAA Second Team Academic Student Athlete honors with GPA between 3.80 and 3.99.

High School:  Graduate of Omaha North High School...three year starter...earned Class A honorable mention All-State honors as a senior, hitting .353 with 13 doubles and 16 RBI...also worked 91 innings on the mound and had 4.50 ERA...Academic All-State selection and member of National Honor Society.

Personal:  Son of Kenneth and Kristine Nielsen...born July 19, 1998...majoring in business management.