6-foot-1, 176-pound lean athletic build. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Had a loose level swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; shows soft hands, quick feet, and a twitchy exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a short quick arm action and a low ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.19. Above average on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a short loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 85-87 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 2424; Avg 2225). His changeup (74-80) has fading action and arm side command. His 2/8 slider (77-78) has sweeping swing and miss action and glove side control. 

Exit Velocity: 92 mph

Arm Velocity: 75 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.19

Braeden Sparaco: SS/RHP, (2023) Valley Regional, CT. 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic build. Above average at the plate, Sparaco had an exit velocity of 87 mph. (61.01 mph bat speed average). (19.29 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was developing, had a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 77 mph; had athletic footwork, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.69 at the event. Above average on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing above average arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has in line shoulder with an consistent balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 79-81 mph; showed arm side control and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2296; Avg 2082). His changeup (70-71) shows fading action and arm side control. His slider (65-70) showed sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1789; Avg 1651). 

Scout Evaluation 

Braeden Sparaco, Valley Regional, 2023, CT

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.43 mph. 61.01 mph bat speed average. 19.29 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Above average. up-tempo delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.

FB: T81. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 2296;  Avg 2082). Arm side accuracy, running action, heavy movement. 

CH: 70-71 mph. Arm side command, fading action. 

SL: 65-70 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action. (Max spin 1789; Avg 1651). 

6-foot, 167-pound athletic, lean, with room for added weight gains. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a tall athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed was electric, used a simple level swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with loud contact.Gap to gap approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; has quick fluid feet, a twitchy exchange, and next level hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.25. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders.Lands square with an athletic finish. Slider 68-69 mph. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph; had command in the zone and sinking action.  Love the athletic ability, a twitchy athlete, with a big future.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.25