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Commitment Spotlight - '19 Brett Sears, RHP, Harlan

October 11, 2018
Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa


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Brett Sears

Class of 2019 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 4

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Harlan
    State: IA
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
69 - 70
CB
75 - 78
CH
Position
7.19
60-yard
79
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
Trackman - Fastball
93.3
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
91.5 - 93.0
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
96.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2679
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2437
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
93.3
Velo Range
91.5 - 93
Eff Velocity (avg)
96.3
Spin Rate (max)
2679
Spin Rate (avg)
2437
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
78.1
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
75.8 - 78.0
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2440
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2369
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/04/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
78.1
Velo Range
75.8 - 78
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.8
Spin Rate (max)
2440
Spin Rate (avg)
2369
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Slider
85.4
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
84.1 - 85.2
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
2595
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
2550
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/04/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
85.4
Velo Range
84.1 - 85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.9
Spin Rate (max)
2595
Spin Rate (avg)
2550
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.1
Velocity (max)
(09/04/21)
84.4 - 85.1
Velo Range
(09/04/21)
88.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(09/04/21)
1948
Spin Rate (max)
(09/04/21)
1839
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/04/21)
IVB (max)
(09/04/21)
IVB (avg)
(09/04/21)
HM (max)
(09/04/21)
HM (avg)
(09/04/21)
Extension (avg)
(09/04/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/04/21)
Spin Score (max)
(09/04/21)
Zone %
(09/04/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
85.1
Velo Range
84.4 - 85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
88
Spin Rate (max)
1948
Spin Rate (avg)
1839
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event

PBR: Why did you choose Western Illinois?
SEARS: I really liked the town and the atmosphere. I also felt like I would get a chance to play right away.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
SEARS: Iowa and Creighton.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
SEARS: They saw me when they were recruiting my brother. After that I went to camp and kept in touch with them.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
SEARS: Yes, it was nice when I finally decided and did not have to worry about picking a college. It helped me relax and just play baseball.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
SEARS: Yes, the coaching staff was awesome and I felt like the team was a very close group which was important to me.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
SEARS: My family and coaches.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
SEARS: It was a lot more stressful than I thought it would be. It wasn't extremely difficult but it gave me a lot to think about. It was a fun process. 

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
SEARS: The coaches said I will get a chance to get on the mound and see where it goes from there.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
SEARS: Winning the 3A state baseball title in 2016.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
SEARS: My 8th grade year I played against Daniel Tillo.