Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

RHP
3B

Brady
Backes

La Salle-Peru (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 210.5LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

88.3
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
84.8 - 87.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Changeup

79.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
2094
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Curveball

71 - 73
Velo Range
7/18/24
2335
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24

Slider

75 - 77
Velo Range
2/19/24
2403
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Power
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
227
Distance (max)
6/20/23
29
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.52
60
2/19/24
4.33
30-yd
6/20/23
1.83
10-yd
2/19/24
18
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
Defense
83
INF Velo
6/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.52
60 Yard Dash
7.87
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
10.6
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Position
7.87
60-yard
83
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
Exit Velocity Max
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
73.5
Distance Max
227
Distance Avg
152
Launch Angle Avg
35.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
Hand Speed Max
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
70.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1940
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2307
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1861
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2328
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
80.1
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2100
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1735
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2199
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
2026
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2234
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
76.6
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1970
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.4
Velo Range
87.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.7
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,340
Spin Rate (max)
2,278
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.0
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,445
Spin Rate (max)
2,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
82.4
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 81.5
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 86.9
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,335
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,229
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.5
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
82.3
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 82.3
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 82.7
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,282
Spin Rate (max)
2,282
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,754
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
78.3
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 85.3
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,202
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,324
Spin Rate (max)
2,267
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
2,221
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.7
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
79.5
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
2023 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.5
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitching
88
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
71 - 73
CB
79 - 82
CH
75 - 77
SL
78 - 81
CT
Rock Summer Championship 17U
Jul 18, 2024
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
71 - 73
CB
80 - 81
CH
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Pitching
88
Max FB
82 - 87
FB
69 - 72
CB
80 - 80
CH
75 - 77
SL
78 - 82
CT
2023 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 26, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
68 - 69
CB
76 - 76
CH
72 - 72
SL
74 - 78
CT
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
71 - 72
CB
79 - 81
CH
74 - 76
SL
79 - 79
CT

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.83
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.94
30 Yard Dash
4.33
60 Yard Dash
7.87
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
7.52
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.94
10-yd
4.33
30-yd
7.87
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1,925
Jump Power (max)
30.0
Jump Height (max)
29.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
60.76
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Visual Skills
60.76
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

8/21/24

RHP Brady Backes (La Salle-Peru) provided an intriguing look over his two innings of work. A strong 6-foot-4, 210-pounds, Backes flashed the ability to throw all of his offerings for strikes. His fastball was firm at 84-87 mph (T88) with arm-side run to pair. He complimented his fastball with an 11/5 curveball sitting 71-72 mph that had depth with over 2200 rpm on average, paired with a sharp slider at 74-77 mph that had over 2400 rpm on average. Backes finished with two punchouts over two hitless innings.

8/06/24

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 210.5-pounds.
Delivery: Minimal leg lift, quick worker, long extension down the mound with an in-line stride, gains momentum and leads with front hip.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Struck out two and walked two against no hits or runs in two innings of work.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Firm with slight run, thrown mostly arm-side, strikes. T2140, 1895 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, shorter shape. T2340, 2278 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Firm slider with sharp break, 10/4 shape. T2445, 2403 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Similar movement to fastball, mimics FB out of the hand. T2139, 2040 average rpm.
CUT: 78-81 mph. Thrown glove side, comes in similar to a fastball, short wrinkle.

2/19/24

RHP Brady Backes (LaSalle-Peru, 2025) is an athletically built 6-foot-3, 194-pound right-hander that flashed some intrigue on the bump. Out of a simple and repeatable delivery, Backes ran his four-seam fastball up to 88.2 mph that played mostly straight through the zone. His two-seamer, which was slightly slower, featured some heavy sinking action to his arm-side, maxing at nearly 16” of horizontal movement. He also featured a cut fastball in the 78-82 mph range that played particularly well off of his other fastballs as it flashed cutting action through the zone. As for his off-speeds, he spun in both a curveball and slider; the curveball featured some depth off an 11/5 plane and was also spun at over 2,300 RPM on average. His slider was thrown at arm-speed and sat in the mid-to-upper-70s with short lateral action through the zone. Rounding out his repertoire was a low-80s changeup with some fade and depth which he killed spin on.

2/19/24

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 194-pounds. Muscular build with present lower-half strength.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into tall and fall, closed stride, simple.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, some looseness out front. 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 82-87 mph. 4S: Mostly straight, clean out of hand, some life. 2S: Heavy fading action. T2292, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Depth off of an 11/5 plane. T2413, 2335 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Short lateral cut, some feel for the zone. T2272, 2229 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Fade and depth, some feel for the zone. T1791, 1741 average rpm.
CUT: 78-82 mph. Short cutting action.

9/26/23

The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Backes pitched in the low-80s, touching 85 mph with his fastball, and showed a 75-78 mph cutter too, to go along with a CB/SL/CH mix.

9/26/23

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, tight leg lift tuck, open stride with an in-line front foot at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. Low spin, plays straight. T1883, 1642 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2203, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. Similar shape to cutter at a lesser velocity band. T2282, 2282 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Used sparingly. T1754, 1754 average rpm.
CUT: 74-78 mph. Tight spin.

6/20/23

RHP Brady Backes (LaSalle-Peru, 2025) is a 6-foot-1, 183-pounds incoming junior that works with a hybrid, side-step delivery but showed more comfort working from the stretch. The arm works short, with acceleration out front from a high ¾ slot. Backes currently works with a five-pitch mix consisting of a fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, and cutter. The fastball sat 84-85 mph, topping at 85.6 mph with ride while the changeup was the best of the off-speed offering playing with some feel at the bottom of the zone. The curveball was the better of the breaking balls, displaying sharp 12/6 action.

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Physical

2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 4"
Ht
210.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
194.0
Wt
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 2"
Ht
183.6
Wt
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)