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.
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.
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.
One of the more intriguing arms in Kansas’ 2026 class, RHP Braxton Withington (Colby) showed another big jump on the mound in his inning of work. The projectable right-hander ran his fastball up to 88 mph, sitting 83-87 mph with late life, jumping out of the hand, and spinning it up to 2,600 RPM. His go-to secondary in this look was a sharp, high-spin slider at 72-75 mph (2,600+ RPM; -12.7 HM avg.) that flashed true swing-and-miss potential when in the zone. Withington’s continued gains make him a must-follow name moving forward.
2/02/25
Braxton Withington, Colby (KS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 84-84 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin with feel for high spin, keeps its plane. T2317, 2204 average rpm. CB: 69-69 mph. Good control, high spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2540, 2488 average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph. High spin, developing accuracy, rolling right to left break. T2547, 2514 average rpm. CH: 78-80 mph. Developing accuracy, arm side run. T1898, 1874 average rpm.
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Braxton Withington, Colby (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-84 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin with feel for high spin, keeps its plane. T2317, 2204 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. Good control, high spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2540, 2488 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. High spin, developing accuracy, rolling right to left break. T2547, 2514 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Developing accuracy, arm side run. T1898, 1874 average rpm.