Brendan
Gardner

Brendan Gardner: SS/2B, (2024) Pomfret, CA. 6-foot, 170-pound lean athletic build. Above average advanced at the plate, Gardner was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 92 mph. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Had a loose upward swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph; showed next level hands, smooth feet, and a twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.06.  A switch hitter, with an advanced approach from both sides of the plate. 

Exit Velocity: 92 mph

Arm Velocity: 83 mph

60-Yard Dash: 7.06

Brendan Gardner: 2B/SS, (2024) out of Pomfret, TX. is a 6-foot, 160-pound middle infield prospect. At the plate, the switch hitter recorded a top exit velocity of 89 mph with a (57.7 mph bat speed average) and (17.6 mph hand speed average). Gardner begins in a balanced, athletic stance with a smooth load. He then uses a short stride to initiate a simple, flat swing. During his round, Gardner showed a quick bat and the ability to use the whole field. In the infield, he was up to 75 mph on his throws across the diamond, while showing he had a clean exchange, sure hands, and smooth, consistent footwork. During the event, Gardner also recorded a 60 time of 7.15.

Exit Velocity: 89 mph

Arm Velocity: 75 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.15