21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/22
CLASS OF 2026
C
James
Brandi
Glastonbury (HS) • CT
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: MVP NE
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: MVP NE
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/28/23
22.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/28/23
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/28/23
307
Distance (max)
10/28/23
53
Sweet Spot %
10/28/23
7.16
60
10/28/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
10/28/23
2.09 - 2.19
Pop Time
10/28/23
Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.34 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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.
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 (Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.19-2.21
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 (Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.19-2.21
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- Results From 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Central New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Central New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Central New England Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 - Aug 3, 2022
- 2022 New England Future 50 - Class of 2026 - Quick Hits - Aug 3, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Feb 22, 2022
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James Brandi: C, (2026) Glastonbury, CT. 6-foot-1, 190-pound.
James Brandi: C, (2026) Glastonbury, CT. 6-foot, 190-pound.
James Brandi: C/1B, (2026) Glastonbury, CT. 5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic projectable build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, Brandi's best exit velocity was 80 mph. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a narrow stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Has a loose flat swing plane, developing bat speed and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 64 mph; shows a lengthy developing transfer, choppy developing feet, and developing hands. consistently had pop times of 2.34-2.40. Calm setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.53. (Max spin ; Avg ).
5-foot-11, 175-pound catching prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 MPH with a (65.2 mph bat speed average) and (19.6 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. A simple stride initiates a flat that highlights his quick hands. He found multiple barrels during his round and showed the ability to use the whole field. Behind the plate, Brandi’s throw downs to second topped out at 68 MPH. He sets up in a clean stance. His feet are square, the chest is up and the eyes are level. As he transitions to throw, he shows consistent,smooth feet, sure hands, and a fluid transfer.
Exit Velocity: 84 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph