78
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
Braeden
Hughes
Gardner-Edgerton (HS) • KS
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: NBA
5' 11" • 175LBSR/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: NBA
Rankings
2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
76 - 78
Velo Range
2/18/24
1893
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Changeup
69.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
2/18/24
1741
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Curveball
64.1 - 66
Velo Range
2/18/24
1964
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
78
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
268
Distance (max)
2/18/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/18/24
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/22
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
15
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.76
60
2/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
76
OF Velo
2/18/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
9.2
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
36.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
128
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
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.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.3
Exit Velocity (max)
57.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
69.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.8
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.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.3
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
1893
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.
24.6
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).
65.0
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).
1964
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).
69.7
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).
1741
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).
73.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
1866
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.
25.9
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).
63.2
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).
1793
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).
68.0
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).
1656
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).
71.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
1616
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.
23.5
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).
57.3
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).
1470
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).
58.2
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).
1466
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).
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.6
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.6
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,063
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
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
66.1
Velocity (max)
64.1 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,150
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,862
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)
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.9
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.4
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.4
Velocity (max)
63.0 - 63.4
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,795
Spin Rate (max)
1,793
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
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,670
Spin Rate (max)
1,656
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Natural Baseball Academy Scout Day
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
71.1
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,680
Spin Rate (max)
1,616
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.0
Velocity (max)
56.1 - 58.6
Velo Range
56.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,499
Spin Rate (max)
1,470
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
58.4
Velocity (max)
58.0 - 58.4
Velo Range
57.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,506
Spin Rate (max)
1,466
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
67.26
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Physical
2024
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: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Rhythmic windup. Tall balance point with strong hip coil, high leg kick. Drop/drive delivery type. Lands slightly closed into strong front side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, effortless arm action. 3/4 slot. Arm accelerates out front.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. T2063, 1893 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. T2150, 1964 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. T1862, 1741 average rpm.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 25.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced stance with some bend in the knees. Strong load into back hip, weight shifts back slightly, hands load back. Toe-tap trigger. Direct, efficient path to contact. Barrel stays level and long through the zone to extension. Worked line drive contact through the middle of the field. Flashed some hand speed. 63.8 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.0 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Quick, 3/4 arm action. Arm plays out front.
Defense: Attacks hops with strong footwork. Glove works out front in front of glove side leg. Efficient transfer to release.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 25.20 max vertical.