87
Velocity (max)
3/13/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Braden
Smith
Maryville University
Byron (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Madison Green
Byron (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Madison Green
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87
Velo Range
3/13/22
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
3/13/22
1549
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
3/13/22
2345
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
3/13/22
2383
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/21
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/21
306
Distance (max)
2/15/21
70
Sweet Spot %
2/15/21
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/21
30
Hard Hit %
2/15/21
6.94
60
2/15/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
3/15/20
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
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.
8.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2309
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2345
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1549
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2383
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2154
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1840
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1118
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
84.5 - 86.6
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,493
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.0
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,387
Spin Rate (max)
2,345
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.6
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,444
Spin Rate (max)
2,383
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.7
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,611
Spin Rate (max)
1,549
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 85.2
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.9
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,211
Spin Rate (max)
1,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Madison Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Mar 18, 2022
- Madison Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Mar 15, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 11, 2021
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- Illinois 2023 Watch List: Two-Way Players - Oct 16, 2020
- Badger State Battle: Scout Blog - Jul 9, 2020
- Badger State Battle: Quick Hits Day 4 - Jul 6, 2020
- Badger State Battle: Quick Hits Day 2 - Jul 4, 2020
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - May 18, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase - Madison: Player Analysis - May 29, 2019
- Madison Future Prospects Showcase: Analysis - May 9, 2018
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Long, lean, high waisted, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery with effort, high point of balance, lands closed with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.8, 84.5-86.6 mph. Easy, clean four seam type. T2493, 2308 average rpm.
CB: 68.7-70.0 mph. Slurve type, works down in the zone. T2387, 2345 average rpm.
SL: 71.4-72.6 mph. Sharp, 10/4 movement for strikes. T2444, 2382 average rpm.
CH: 72.8-73.7 mph. Mostly straight, late arm side run. T1610, 1548 average rpm.
Smith is a strong 6-foot, 180-pound pitcher who showed renewed offspeed feel on Sunday. Smith throws a high-spin four-seamer, 85-87 mph, at 2,308 rpm on average though the progress he’s made with his curveball, 69-70 mph, was the biggest takeaway here. Smith is throwing his curve a little harder though with significantly more spin, measured just under 2,400 rpm. The slider has a similar profile, though he threw it more aggressively, resulting in even more spin and tighter break. He’s an arrow-up junior in Illinois.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, some effort, works in line, lands squared.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Straight action. T2223, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1952, 1840 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Straight, occasional sink. T1211, 1117 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Repeatable swing, quick hands, long level barrel path, line drive approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 91.14 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 305’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, fluid footwork, looks the ball into the glove, fields low to the ground.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. Above average runner.
5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed pitcher/infielder. Proportionally strong, wide-shouldered build. Started on the mound against ISA Stars Royal. Clean and loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fluid drop and drive delivery that works in rhythm, strong front side, athletic through release. Fastball comes out clean with some aggression into the zone. Sat 79-82 mph, touching 83 mph, consistently worked around the plate. Heavily relied on his fastball but mixed in an 11/5 curveball, 63-65 mph, gradual action. Settled in after a tough first inning, slowing only one earned run through six innings and striking out eight. A high-follow arm in Illinois’ 2023 class.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Polished on the mound for his age. Capable of throwing all three pitches for strikes.
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Athletic build with strength.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, shoulders stay level, works direct to target and lands square with an athletic finish. Maintained a smooth rhythm throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Comes out clean. Primarily plays straight but flashed slight arm-side run at times. Strikes to both sides of the plate.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp break. Tight spin. Strikes.
CH: 69-71 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Plays with natural cutting action. Strikes
Hit: RHH. Tall setup with narrow and open stance, smooth loading action, athletic pre pitch, moderate stride length. Path works uphill, creates hard contact, in rhythm swing showed knack for finding the barrel.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short loose arm action, plays out of high 3/4 slot, athletic release when on the move.
Defense: Plays tall with soft hands, clean exchange, actions are clean, third base profile.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 148-pounds. Athletic
Defense: Steady hands, athletic fielding position, fields ball deep.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Loose arm action, Over-the-top/ high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, Balanced setup, long stride, arm bar load. Level, long bat path, fluid rhythm.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth rhythm, tall/fall, lands closed, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, short, loose action.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Straight, hard, control.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, above average action for age, has control.
CH: 62-64 mph. Arm speed near fastball, arm side run, sink. has control.
5-foot-6, 115-pound, infielder and right-handed pitcher. Defensively, short arm action, ¾ slot, quick exchanges at-times, 57 mph across the infield. Offensively, tall, narrow setup, short leg kick timing-trigger, maintains balance. Line drive approach, level barrel path, 72 mph exit velocity. Ran an 8.23 laser-timed 60. On the mound, short arm action, high ¾ slot. Tall and fall delivery, works on-line, lands square. Fastball, slight run, 65-66, touched 67. Curveball, 11/5 shape, tight at-times, 54-56. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, sinking action, 53-56.