25.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/08/23
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Sure to continue to rise, Brayden Dean solidified himself as one of the top catchers in the class with borderline-elite athleticism beginning to show up. A bit undersized, Dean turned in a 6.67 60 before working behind the ball with a fast, level stroke that produced a 102 peak. The impacts elevating, along with near plus feet, mitigates any questions about the frame and he also showed a well-above average arm from behind the crouch that touched 84.
Dean rounds this group out, and I am a big fan of the ultra-competitive, 5-foot-10, 165 pounder. He is an above average runner (6.88) with a short, playable, on-plane swing that produces line drive contact & exits near 94 mph. The arm is an above average tool, as well, 88 from the OF and 80 from the crouch to allow for present above-average catch-and-throw. The tools are trending in the right direction & I am all in on the hard-nosed, high-motor makeup, with upside in the fact that he is one of the youngest position players currently ranked in our Top 75.
Brayden Dean, Terre Haute North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, athletic setup, starts open. Toe tap stride gets back to even, hands load as he gains ground in order to create stretch. Quick hands deliver the barrel on an ideal path, matches plane. Twitchy bat speed allows for g2g impact, really strong actions for a '27 RHH
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Quick arm works from over the top - carries it
Defense: Athletic mover that play downhill. Sure handed glove actions with feel for a quick exchange. Actions are playable.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Brayden Dean, Terre Haute North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 5-8, 140-pounds. Athletic build w/ twitch
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, open stance with a higher handset. Quick toe tap stride with a smooth upper body load. Lands in a good position to hit. Quick hands - barrel works uphill. Swings an accurate barrel, one of the better 27 bats at the event.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 245' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Shorter arm swing, releases from high over-the-top slot. Abv-avg arm strength
Defense: Attacks the ball, working downhill. Glove actions are soft and presented out front. Natural exchange.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60.