72.9
Velocity (max)
11/07/20
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
1B
Brendan
Burch
Lawrence University
Plainwell (HS) • MI
6' 2" • 225LBS
L/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Michigan
Plainwell (HS) • MI
6' 2" • 225LBS
L/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Michigan
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 79
Velo Range
7/08/21
1732
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20
Changeup
66 - 67
Velo Range
11/07/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 65
Velo Range
7/01/21
1935
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
11/07/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
11/07/20
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
11/07/20
18
Rot. Acc (max)
11/07/20
-
Hard Hit %
8.14
60
11/07/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
69
INF Velo
11/07/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.14
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.8
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.
Scout Day: Top Tier 11.7.20
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
Scout Day: Top Tier 11.7.20
Nov 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
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).
1732
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.
24.1
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).
61.1
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).
1935
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).
66.4
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).
1401
Scout Day: Top Tier 11.7.20
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.7
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,732
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.4
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
58.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,935
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 66.8
Velo Range
1,446
Spin Rate (max)
1,401
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
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Notes
News
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- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Wow Factor Michigan State Team - Feb 16, 2020
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Brendan Burch: LHP/1B, (2022) Plainwell, MI. Lawrence University Commit, 6-foot-2, 225-pound solid frame. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 89 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled arm bar load, then used a quick stride before his swing. Bat speed is above average, has upward swing plane and high finish. Produced a lot of loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 69 mph; has soft hands, consistent feet and a clean exchange. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.14. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used an over-the-top arm angle with a loose arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands open with a clean finish. Changeup (66-67 mph).Threw his fastball 72-73 mph; had consistent control and tailing action. His 1/7 curveball (62-63) has consistent command and sweeping action.
Hitting: At the plate a strong framed left hand hitter sets up with an open stance taking his hands back turning his front shoulder to a closed position while making contact. Showed the ability to get his hands through the zone making some loud contact at the plate . Hit a lots of line drives to left field.
Fielding: Working at first base shows a feel around the bag, moves light on his feet taking a few steps and throwing a crossed the diamond
Pitching: On the mound takes a wide step left working towards his balance point at waist high level delivers from a 3/4 with easy efforts. Curveball showed a gradual break with a sweeping action.