CLASS OF 2026: South Salem baseball star broke records, has sights on major league

Sawyer Nelson smiles for a photo on a couch in Patrick Frost's classroom. It's a spot he can often be found in, according to Frost. (HAILEY COOK/Salem Reporter)

Salem Reporter is publishing profiles about one graduating senior from each Salem-Keizer School District high school for its Class of 2026 series. The seniors were selected by their teachers, coaches and advisors for exceptional leadership and perseverance. See the other profiles here. 

Sawyer Nelson spent much of his high school baseball career under a microscope. 

Now a graduating senior, the South Salem High School star shortstop drew a crowd of scouts who watched…

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