LHP Joey Broughton (Northville, MI, 2024; Pittsburgh) is one of Michigan’s highest rated prospects, sitting at No. 3 in the state’s 2024 class (No. 179 nationally). Although Broughton’s sheer dominance on the mound was impressive, his demeanor on the mound was also notable. A true competitor who walked around the bump with quiet confidence, it was clear the thought on Broughton’s mind was to throw strikes and win. Standing at 6-foot-2, 197-pounds, it took minimal effort to produce upper-80s fastballs that touched 90 mph and 91 mph. His curveball sat 75-77 mph with 2500 RPM, and he threw it for strikes, keeping hitters off balanced. In four innings of work, Broughton struck out nine and allowed one hit.

Joey Broughton: LHP/1B, (2024) Northville, MI. Pittsburgh Commit, 6-foot-2, 192-pound. Projectable athletic on the mound, had a short quick arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle with quick electric arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Showed a tall athletic balance point. Lands square with recoil upright finish.  (Max spin 2334; Avg 2302). 

Joey Broughton: LHP/1B, (2024) Northville, MI. Pittsburgh Commit, 6-foot-1, 175-pound. Smooth projectable on the mound, showing quick developing arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a longer clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has even shoulders and a low strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. Curveball (70-73 mph), changeup (76-78 mph). Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph and topped out at 86 mph; has slight running deceiving action and both sides of the plate feel command with tight movement. (Max spin ; Avg ).

Joey Broughton

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Joey Broughton: LHP/1B, (2024) Northville, MI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. Athletic projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (72.4 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was explosive above average, displayed a level swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 84 mph; had twitchy hands, a quick exchange, and smooth footwork. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were developing. Used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot while showing decent accuracy to the base. On the mound, curveball (71-72 mph), changeup (73-76 mph). Sat with his fastball at 85-87 mph with a max of 88 mph; (Max spin 2313; Avg 2220).