Austin Brune: OF/LHP, (2023) Billerica Memorial, MA. 5-foot-11, 182-pound lean athletic build. Above average in the box, Brune recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (64.54 mph bat speed average). (19.61 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short closed stride. Had a loose uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 78 mph; had a clean exchange, athletic consistent footwork, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.88.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Austin Brune, Billerica Memorial, 2023, MA

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 182-pound lean athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short closed stride. Above average bat speed. High finish, loose uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.17 mph. 64.54 mph bat speed average. 19.61 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, athletic consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average athletic.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 6.88 (60-yard).

5-foot-11, 173-pound, average athletic frame, longer neck, sloped shoulders, showing plenty of room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitter, a balanced attack, feet are even at shoulder width, hands are loose and relaxed set just so slightly above the shoulders. The swing is level to up, hands stay inside the baseball and is fairly short to the baseball. The approach is more middle to pull side, showing plus strength for his age, exit velocity was at 81 mph. Look for him to hit, gets the barrel to the baseball, without much effort. Defensively from the outfield, throws from the left side, comes of out of a higher 3/4 slot. The arm is clean, clocked at 75 mph, all throws were on target and on a line. The approach is under control, stepping through, gaining ground, backside leg could come throw harder at backend/release of throw to help aid in more velocity. Good looking prospect in the 2023 class.

Exit Velocity: 81 mph

Arm Velocity: 75 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.22

5-foot-11, 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. The athleticsm and skill set is solid. He threw 76 mph during the outfield portion of the workout. The approach is online and athletic, he works his feet through the ball. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 78 mph. The setup is athletic and under control. The path is simple, quick and direct to the ball. He showed solid contact as the hands work free and clean during the swing. 

Tee Exit Velocity- 78 mph

OF Velocity- 76 mph

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and first baseman. The approach in the outfield is appropriate and online. Threw 76 mph from the outfield. The feet remain active in the infield as well as he shows a feel around the bag at first. Threw 65 mph across the diamond at the workout. The bat has a tee exit velocity of 72 mph. The setup is even in base and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The path is simple to the ball and he showed the ability to make hard contact. Small amount of bat wrap as the swing begins. The hands are clean and free to the ball. Solid showing and a good looking 2023 graduate.

Tee Exit Velocity- 72 mph
OF Velocity - 76 mph
INF Velocity - 65 mph