87
Velocity (max)
3/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Brandon
Bak
Illinois-Chicago
Plainfield North (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training 2022 Wilson
Plainfield North (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training 2022 Wilson
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.6 - 86.1
Velo Range
3/20/21
2265
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Changeup
76 - 78
Velo Range
3/20/21
1800
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
3/14/22
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Positional Tools
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Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
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).
2245
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.
26.3
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).
73.1
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).
2250
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).
76.9
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).
1800
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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
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).
2265
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.
27.9
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).
69.2
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).
2309
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).
74.1
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).
1654
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).
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 86.1
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,245
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.3
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,250
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,800
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Metro East Open
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 81.8
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,307
Spin Rate (max)
2,265
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.8
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,383
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 - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 74.3
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,811
Spin Rate (max)
1,654
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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)
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
78.2
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 PBR First Team All-State - Jun 24, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 5 - Apr 22, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 3 - Apr 8, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Updated - Apr 6, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Update - Mar 31, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 25, 2022
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Preview - Mar 17, 2022
- Updated Illinois 2022 Rankings - Nov 19, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 9, 2021
- Week 3 Games - May 7, 2021
- Plainfield North Downs No. 24 Oswego - Apr 27, 2021
- Metro East Open: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 15, 2020
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Illinois-Chicago commit and currently ranked No. 58 in Illinois. Athletic moving southpaw that works from a 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame, plenty of upside. Clean arm circle out of the glove that moves into an over-the-top slot. Up-tempo delivery down the mound, efficient movement patterns with his lower-half, remaining in-line to the plate. His fastball worked mostly 85-86 mph early on, riding through the zone to his arm-side and missing barrels, playing at the top of the zone at times. The separator in his arsenal is his curveball; thrown with intent and advanced shape, tunneling off his fastball with late 1/7 action, 75-77 mph. Athletic left-hander with a high ceiling.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 84 in Illinois. 6-foot-1, 165-pound, left/left, two-way prospect. Started on the mound for Plainfield North and led off at the plate. Despite uneven results on the mound, Bak is a follow left-handed arm in the class. Compact arm action works from an over-the-top slot. Directional delivery, loads into back leg and lands square down the mound. Fastball comes out of the hand easy, true four-seam action, plays straight with above-average spin metrics; sat 83-85 mph with a max rpm of 2529 on the fastball. Also, creates above-average spin on his curveball, works 12/6 to 1/7, 71-72 mph (T2506 rpm). At the plate, loose, athletic left-handed swing. Creates bat speed and whip through the zone, Finished 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBIs.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Rhythmic tempo through windup, quick leg lift slightly across body, lands square, works in line, finishes falling straight at target.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate. T2326, 2244 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 12/6 shape, has depth. T2413, 2249 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Straight change, flashes run, arm speed similar to fastball. T1855, 1799 average rpm.
6-foot, 160-pound, high-waisted, athletically-built, two-way prospect; Could have been in the running for MVP of the weekend thanks to his performance at the plate and on the mound. At the plate, was locked in throughout the weekend. Pre-pitch rhythm, stays within himself and lets his hands work. Whippy, loose hands, covers the entire plate, uses the whole field and was on the barrel in seemingly every at-bat. Line-drive approach and feel for the barrel. Also threw a gem early in the weekend where he struck out 11 in 5.1 innings pitched. Follow 2022 two-way prospect trending up.
Stats: 7-for-10, 4 BB, 2R, RBI; 5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 11 K
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Delivery: Segmented, tall and fall delivery, high-front side, works on-line, lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action, plays over-the-top and quick out front.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Creates tilt, plays best at the bottom of the zone, occasional late arm-side-run.
CB: 69-70 mph. 1/7 shape, thrown aggressively.
CH: 74-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, works the bottom of the zone, late fading action.