21.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/23/22
CLASS OF 2023
2B
SS
Branden
Franz
Catalina Foothills (HS) • AZ
5' 7" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hills Baseball
5' 7" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Hills Baseball
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
71
Bat Speed (max)
1/23/22
11.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/23/22
80
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/23/22
307
Distance (max)
1/23/22
73
Sweet Spot %
1/23/22
7.94
60
1/23/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
1/23/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.94
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.7
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Swift
1.78
RSi (max)
0.89
RSi (avg)
1,227
Jump Power (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
16.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
76.93
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Branden Franz, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds. Compact build with strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Slight bend at waist, hands at shoulder with an easy load. Good direction with stride. Consistent bat path, good approach. Has some easy power but inconsistent contact.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 75 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot with good arm speed. Arm works in the MIF. Ability to lower the slot and throw on the run.
Defense:Good rhythm with the feet and soft hands. Understands body positioning on various plays. Glove is clean and consistent.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.