Landon Brown: RHP/3B, (2024) Hartland, MI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced crouched stance with a rhythmic controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Has average bat speed, simple short swing plane and high finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph. Smooth athletic on the mound, showed consistent quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic strong balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Shows running plus action and command around the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 2126; Avg 2054). Threw his tight curveball with slurvey action and occasional around the zone command. (Max spin 1957; Avg 1950). Had sinking action and down in the zone command on his sharp changeup. 

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Landon Brown: RHP/SS, (2024) Hartland, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. Capable in the box, Brown recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a quick small load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was average, had a short level swing plane and level finish. He created some loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle approach. Solid smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; showed athletic feet, soft consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Raw on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Changeup (72-73 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; had arm side control and slight running action. (Max spin 2083; Avg 1975). Has a tight curveball (65-67) that shows down in the zone control and tight action. (Max spin 1937; Avg 1890). 

Scout Evaluation 

Landon Brown, Hartland, 2024, MI

Position: RHP/SS

Body: 6-foot, 175-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in a tall stance with a quick small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, short level swing. Up the middle approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.2 mph. 65.3 mph bat speed average. 18.7 mph hand speed average.

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

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 

Pitching: Raw. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.

FB: T80. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2083;  Avg 1975). Arm side accuracy, slight running action. 

CB: 65-67 mph. Down in the zone command, tight action, tight movement. (Max spin 1937; Avg 1890). 

CH: 72-73 mph. 

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Landon Brown: RHP/3B, (2024) Hartland, MI. 5-foot-10, 145-pound slim frame. Athletic at the plate, Brown had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a small load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was quick, had a level swing plane and level finish. He created some loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; showed consistent feet, sure hands, and a lengthy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball deep. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Athletic on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 71-72 mph with a max of 74 mph; had sinking action and consistent command with tight movement. Has consistent command and swing and miss action on his 11/5 curveball (61-63). Had tailing action and glove side control on his sharp changeup (66-69). 

Scout Evaluation 

Landon Brown, Hartland, 2024, MI

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound slim frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap. Quick bat speed. Level finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 72.50 mph. 61.07 mph bat speed average. 16.81 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, lengthy exchange.  Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Pitching: Athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T74. 71-72 mph. (Max spin 1855;  Avg 1731). Consistent accuracy, sinking action, tight movement. 

CB: 61-63 mph. Consistent command, swing and miss action, 11/5 shape. 

CH: 66-69 mph. Glove side control, tailing action, sharp movement.