CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Brayden
Mazzacano
Illinois
Schaumburg (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 169.5LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Schaumburg (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 169.5LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
28.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
70
Hard Hit %
2/12/23
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
385
Distance (max)
2/12/23
69
Sweet Spot %
1/31/24
6.75
60
1/31/24
3.76
30-yd
1/31/24
1.62
10-yd
1/31/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
1/31/24
-
INF Velo
92
OF Velo
1/31/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
91.1
Velocity (max)
1/31/24
90 - 91
Velo Range
1/31/24
2237
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/24
Changeup
85.2 - 86.1
Velo Range
1/31/24
1814
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Curveball
79 - 80
Velo Range
1/31/24
2101
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/24
Slider
76.1 - 79.2
Velo Range
8/08/23
2072
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.75
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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.
14.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.82
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
14.4
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5
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).
98.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
385
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7
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.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
385
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.5
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.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
77.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
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).
2237
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.
24.7
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).
79.6
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).
2101
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).
85.6
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).
1542
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).
88.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
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).
1964
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.
22.5
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).
74.6
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).
1926
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).
80.5
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).
1616
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).
77.2
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).
2013
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Splitter
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).
1814
Splitter
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 ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
91.1
Velocity (max)
90.4 - 90.8
Velo Range
88.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,287
Spin Rate (max)
2,237
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
79.8
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 79.8
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,101
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
86.2
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 86.1
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,609
Spin Rate (max)
1,542
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 88.4
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
1,924
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
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.3
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 79.2
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,083
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
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
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,443
Spin Rate (max)
1,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
79.4
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 79.2
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,658
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.9
Velocity (max)
86.2 - 88.2
Velo Range
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,130
Spin Rate (max)
2,026
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
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.7
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,158
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
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
82.5
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.3
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,758
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Changeup
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
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
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)
84.5
Curveball
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
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.62
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.75
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.79
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.82
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.93
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
1.28
RSi (max)
1.28
RSi (avg)
1,471
Jump Power (max)
27.2
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
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.
78.22
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.
74.34
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Athletic build. Strength in the lower half.
Hit: LHH. Open, upright setup, toe-tap stride, coils hip and gains ground toward the mound into a long stride, slight bat tilt into foot strike. Loose, quick bat, plays with ease and rhythm. Intent to lift the ball up the middle and to his pull-side with some extension through impact. 69.8 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 92 mph. Loose, athletic arm, clean arm path into a high 3/4 slot, ball jumps out of the hand.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, breaks down before the ball, soft hands, one-hand gather to the side, fields with rhythm.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Stretch only, slightly open front foot, high/athletic leg lift, slight coil with the upper half into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half, strides in-line, easy operation with little perceived effort.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle, 3/4 release, some quickness out front.
FB: T91, 90-91 mph. Life through the zone with some carry at times, slight arm-side run, jumps out of the hand, low release height. T2287, 2237 average rpm.
CB: 79-80 mph. Sharp, tight 1/7 shape, missed up occasionally but had better depth down in the zone. T2126, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 85-86 mph. Deceptive arm-speed, kept down, heavy fade to the arm-side, flashed late dive. T1609, 1542 average rpm.
OF/LHP Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg; Illinois) is one of the premier two-way talents in the state. Currently ranked No. 7 in Illinois, Mazzacano is equipped with a fastball that can work up to 90 mph, and he can dissect opposing hitters with his wide variety of off-speeds; going to both a curveball and a slider, as well as a changeup and a splitter. On the other side of the ball, Mazzacano is an athletic defender in center field, covering ground easily with accurate reads off the bat, also reaching up to 90 mph from a crow hop. The left-handed hitter has routinely hit in front of our staff, and he can reach as high as 98.3 mph for his max EV while also reaching as high as 80.6 mph for his max bat-speed. Also a 6.82 runner in the 60, Mazzacano is a well-rounded prospect that should attract some pro attention for a number of reasons.
OF/LHP Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg, 2024; Illinois recruit) continues to look the part of a premier two-way prospect in the state’s senior class. Standing at a lean and athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pounds, there is plenty of upside left in his frame. He impressed on both sides of the ball Sunday, first finding the barrel against a left-handed breaking ball and launching it for a triple. Mazzacano then hopped on the mound for an inning in relief, sitting in the upper-80s and mixing in a slider with swing-and-miss traits.
One of the top, if not the top two-way in the state, LHP/OF Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg; Illinois commit) came away a major winner from the PBR circuit this past summer and now holds down the eighth slot on our board. The southpaw can run his fastball up to 90 mph to pair with a tight upper-70s slider, low-70s curveball and changeup in the upper-70s. He’s nothing to scoff at on the other side of the ball either, showing the ability to play both the outfield and first base. A 6.82 runner in the 60, Mazzacano has defensive versatility as well as present athleticism which should help his case on the mound as well. He also swings a loud left-handed bat that was routinely on the barrel in all of our looks this past summer.
+ Currently ranked No. 6 in Illinois, UTIL/LHP Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg, 2024; Illinois commit) continues to cement himself as one of the premier two-way prospects within the state. The southpaw is simple, yet athletic down the mound with little perceived effort. He worked his fastball up to 88.9 mph and cruised right at 84-88 mph with run and some finish through the zone. Slider and changeup looked to be his go-to offerings throughout our look; going to a 10/4 SL at 76-79 mph with the ability to land for some strikes and an upper-70s changeup with fade and feel for the zone. Flashed a 1/7 curveball at 73-75 mph and splitter at 74-79 mph with killed spin. Mazzacano took defensive reps both in the outfield and at first base, showcasing athletic actions at each position with the ability to track down fly balls when roaming the outfield. The left-handed hitter took an impressive round of BP, averaging 87.4 mph for his exit velocity and reaching up to 95.2 mph with a max distance of 363’. He put up some impressive numbers on BLAST across the board; averaging 22.8 mph for his hand speed (T26.1 mph), 74.5 mph for his bat speed (T80.6 mph) and 17.1 for his average rotational acceleration (T28.9). He has some rhythm in his left-handed swing, utilizing a controlled toe-tap timing trigger before firing through the zone with a flat path.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with coil, tall/fall delivery, foot lands in-line with target. Struck out three in two innings of shutout baseball.
Arm Action: LH. Short, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Arm-side-run, spotted up to both sides of the plate. T2218, 1924 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 12/6 shape, consistently landed underneath the zone. T1939, 1926 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. 1/7 shape, late action, swing and miss offering. T2083, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 76-79 mph. Noticeable fade to the armside. T1443, 1410 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-79 mph. Locates down in the zone.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow setup, easy stride. Fluid, easy swing, loose hands, easy twitch and works gap-to-gap while staying on balance. 72.4 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 363’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Clean, accurate, throws on a line, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active, precise feet, fields ball cleanly off front foot, smooth.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.
Mazzacano provided arguably the loudest pitching performance of the weekend. Super athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with room for added strength. Balanced and repeatable drop and drive delivery. Lively arm that played with acceleration out front. Attacked the zone with a fastball worked in the 87-89 mph range, T90 mph multiple times. Jumped out of the hand and had plenty of ride through the zone to miss barrels. Flashed out-pitch potential with tight upper-70s slider with late movement. One of the top left-handed pitchers in the class that should only continue to improve. Currently ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 278 nationally.
LHP/OF Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg, 2024; Illinois commit) opened our eyes last summer with his two-way abilities at a PBR At The Rock tournament. He committed shortly thereafter to Illinois and his prospect status does not look to be slowing down anytime soon. Currently the No. 12 ranked player in the class, Mazzacano, has some of the best two-way upside in the class. Offensively, he showed off a short, quick, twitchy left-handed swing, resulting in an event-best 92.4 mpg average exit velocity and T98.3, second-best. The 6.93 runner is also a natural in the outfield moving with quick, efficient feet, fluid actions and a strong arm that plays at 89 mph. That same arm strength plays just as well on the mound. He topped at 89 mph with the fastball and complimented it with a 75-78 mph slider that is thrown with feel/intent and a changeup that landed for strikes 60% of the time with an average of 15.7 inches of horizontal movement. He is a name to know in the 2024 class and looks to be just scratching the surface of his ceiling.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Athletic build with evenly distributed strength, room to add on.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, open setup, long stride. Loose, fluid hands, whippy barrel, on-plane and uphill through the zone.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 385’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 89 mph. Short stab out of the glove, live arm that operates from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth footwork. Sure handed with fluid actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Hybrid windup delivery with a gather step, athletic throughout the delivery, high leg-lift with some pace, extends out in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm bar into a loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Carry with feel for the top part of the zone. T2130, 2026 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Tight breaking, depth to the lower part of the zone. T2158, 2072 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Running action with feel for the armside. T1758, 1699 average rpm.
Mazzacano’s competitiveness and mound presence standout, and that paired with a highly projectable frame equate to one of the state’s highest ceilings on the hill. He’s pitching in the mid-80s with his fastball right now, peaking at 87 mph, and pounds the strike zone from a rhythmic, effortless motion downhill. Mazzacano also spun a tight 74-76 mph slider off his fastball’s plane, landing it around the zone with consistency. He’s certainly capable of rising up this list moving forward, slotting at No. 12 in this update.
LHP/OF Brayden Mazzacano (Schaumburg, 2024) debuts at 16th overall after an eye-popping performance at The Rock earlier this summer, committing to Illinois shortly afterwards. Mazzacano offers intrigue on both sides of the ball, comfortably tracking down baseballs in center field with an athletic left-handed stroke at the plate, too. He generated the most buzz on the mound, pumping strikes from a loose, clean arm with athletic movement patterns downhill. His fastball played at 84-86 mph, and he spun a slurvey-type breaking ball at 72-76 mph around the zone, too.