Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: Brayden Zirkle


Kevin Cronin
Kevin Cronin

Today, we begin our rollout of uncommitted spotlights highlighting the 2021 class.

Brayden Zirkle attended MOKAN Top Prospect Games June 23rd. Ran a 7.13 60-yard dash, and threw 76 mph across the field. Ranked #96 overall and #3 as a second baseman in Kansas.

Check out his profile below.

Brayden Zirkle

Class of 2021 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Shawnee Heights
    State: KS
  • Summer Team: Midwest Bruins
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
7.13
60-yard
(06/23/20)
76
INF Velo
(06/23/20)
83
Exit Velo
(06/23/20)
4.68
H-1st
(07/16/19)
Power Speed Score
(06/23/20)
Position
60-yard
7.13
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
83
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.19
INF Velo
72
H-1st
4.68
Exit Velo
82
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/23/20)
66.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/23/20)
110
Distance (avg)
(06/23/20)
209
Distance (max)
(06/23/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/23/20)
Line Drive %
(06/23/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/23/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/23/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
66.4
Distance (avg)
110
Distance (max)
209
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
(06/23/20)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/23/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/23/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/23/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
19.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
68.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Scouting Report

6/23/20

 

Brayden Zirkle: 2B/OF, (2021) Shawnee Heights, KS. 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic frame. In the box, Zirkle recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a leg kick just before his swing. Has flat swing plane, average bat speed and level finish. He Barreled up some balls during the round. Line drive approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 76 mph; has consistent feet, a lengthy exchange and sure hands. Had a long arm action with an-over-the-top slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.13.

 

7/16/19

 

Zirkle is a 5-foot-11 170-pound right-handed hitting second baseman in Kansas’ 2021 class.  He ran a 7.19 60 and a 4.68 home to first.  He had an 82 mph exit velocity.  At the plate, tall set up, thin base, some hand load, widens out during stride, level path, stays balanced, gap to gap line drives, repeats swing.  On the infield, over the top arm slot, stays under control with footwork, clean transfer and throw, mostly accurate throws, 72 mph positional velocity.

 


 


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