Brendan
Carrane

Saint Louis commit. 5-foot-8, 155-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder, wiry frame with athletic actions, high-energy, gamer type, plays hard. Leadoff and played second base for St. Rita, two quality ABs, went 2-for-4 with two opposite field singles, three runs scored, one the winning run, and a walk. Open setup, smooth pre-pitch actions with stride to even, remains balanced through contact. Fluid, direct bat path, fast hands, works all fields. Gritty at bats, battled and fouled off pitches just outside the zone, strike zone aware. On his two hits, went with the outside fastballs he was given. Lined out hard to right on a first pitch fastball; one of hit putouts. Slick defender, ranges well, sure handed, showed a quick and clean transfer to release. Arm projects more on the right side of the infield. Played a high chopper well charging and getting the easy hop, made all four plays hit his way.

4.23.18 - Verbally committed to St. Louis.

4.19.18 - Uncommitted Junior. Currently ranked No. 57 in the Illinois 2019 class. 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting infielder, well-proportioned, athletic frame. Started at second base for the Mustangs. Executed a pick play at second that got the Mustangs out of a potential big inning. Agile footwork, short, quick arm action, clean high ¾ slot, plays through the ball. Made every play hit his way. Offensively, crouched, open setup, smooth load, short stride. Solid approach, showed feel for the barrel in the zone, some natural uphill lift, present bat speed. Above average foot speed on the bases, gritty player, understands the game well. Finished 1-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBI and one walk. Junior infielder to follow going forward.

2.11.18 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting middle infielder. At the plate, open, balanced setup, high back elbow, smooth load and stride gets back to square. Fluid rhythm, line-drive approach, uses the whole field and stays level through the zone at times; 82 mph exit velocity from a tee. Actiony defender on the infield; plays with confidence and moxy, quick feet, body control on the move and can manipulate arm slot when needed. Accurate throws, clocked at 80 mph across the diamond. Ran a 7.17 laser-timed 60.

9.15.17 -  Prototypical top-of-the-order hitter. He stands at 5-foot-8, 155 pounds and takes competitive at-bats, refusing to give in with two strikes and showing barrel control. He continues to show he’s highly adept at bunting for a hit and led off Top Tier 2019’s game with a perfectly placed bunt for a hit down the third base line. On that play, he turned in a home-to-first time of 3.82 seconds. He has uphill tendencies in his swing, but stays short to the ball and looks to use the entire field.

7.27.17 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting infielder. Defensively, athletic actions, has range to both sides, plays under control, soft hands and accurate arm. Offensively, selectively aggressive at the plate. Finished the day 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, a walk and a hit by pitch.

4.22.17 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitter. Started at third base and hit in the two-hole for St. Rita. Reached base in all four at-bats with three walks and a bunt single, perfectly placed down the third baseline; ran a 3.94 down-the-line. Profiles as a top of the order type hitter at the next level. Open setup, pre-pitch rhythm and strides to even. Extremely patient at the plate, swung the bat maybe one time on the entire day. Does not chase out of the zone, worked multiple deep counts, laid off a number of tough two-strike pitches. Confident and instinctual on the base paths. Scored one run on the day and stole a base. Defensively, did not get much action on the day but plays under control, reliable hands, short arm action and accurate across the diamond. Follow 2019 left-handed hitting infielder.

2.20.17 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, fluid rhythm, line drive hitter, middle of the field approach. Uphill path through the zone. Exit velocity registered at 83 mph from a tee. Open, balanced setup, smooth load, good balance through contact. Defensively, has a soft hands and flashes athletic actions. Short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Throws had accuracy and were clocked at 78 mph across the diamond. 7.16 runner in the laser-timed 60.

1.15.17 - 5-foot-8, 155-pound, left-handed hitting infielder. Defensively, smooth, athletic actions, maintains body control on the move and flashed confident, soft hands on the infield. Arm works short, from a high ¾ slot, and clocked at 75 mph across the diamond. At the plate, fluid rhythm, line-drive, spray approach. Open setup, smooth load, stride gets back to even and good balance throughout. 7.36 runner in the 60, laser-timed.

1.17.16 - 5-foot-7, 140-pound left-handed hitting middle infielder. Defensively arm plays over the top, short arm action, average arm strength, 71 mph across the diamond. Left-handed hitter, balanced stance, open setup, smooth loading action, short leg lift trigger. Shorter path, average bat speed, consistent opposite field contact in BP. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee, 7.72 runner in the 60.