21.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/18/20
CLASS OF 2023
SS
RHP
Braden
Axelson
St. John Fisher College
Iroquois (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves
Iroquois (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Niagara Jr. Thunderwolves
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/21
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/21
-
Hard Hit %
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/21
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/28/21
331
Distance (max)
6/28/21
73
Sweet Spot %
2/18/21
7.24
60
10/18/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
2/18/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
6/28/21
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/28/21
2638
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/21
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/28/21
1396
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/21
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
8/05/21
2576
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/21
Slider
68.3 - 73.6
Velo Range
6/28/21
2755
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.0
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.8
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Dirtbags Baseball Scout Day
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Dirtbags Baseball Scout Day
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
2575
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.
32.7
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).
63.9
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).
2480
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).
78.0
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).
1396
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Slider
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).
2657
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
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).
2295
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.
29.9
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).
63.8
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).
2148
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Slider
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).
2241
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 80.1
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,782
Spin Rate (max)
2,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 67.2
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,665
Spin Rate (max)
2,576
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.6
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 73.6
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,920
Spin Rate (max)
2,755
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,396
Spin Rate (max)
1,396
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Preseason All-State Pitching - West
Apr 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.0
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,462
Spin Rate (max)
2,386
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
58.7 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,428
Spin Rate (max)
2,383
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.8
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,522
Spin Rate (max)
2,480
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Dirtbags Baseball Scout Day
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 81.1
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,609
Spin Rate (max)
2,445
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,183
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,330
Spin Rate (max)
2,237
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 63.2
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 68.5
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.4
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.5
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Northeast Summer Championships Scout Blog: Day 1 - Aug 5, 2021
- State Games: Top Curveball Spin Rate (Peak) - Jul 19, 2021
- State Games: Top Fastball Spin Rate (Peak) - Jul 12, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Infield Velo - Feb 23, 2021
- Year in Review - Top INF Arm Strength / Class of 2023 - Jan 29, 2021
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Physical: Strong, athletic 6-foot-1, 185lb frame with durability found. 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Upright, slightly bent stance at shoulder-width as the hands showed rhythm to start. Utilized a short lift and replace stride to initiate the swing through a slightly uphill path towards a high finish into the hitting zone. Was able to lift the ball with consistency over the course of his round, staying behind the baseball and getting extended at the front of the plate (50% fly ball rate via Trackman). Carried a few deep to the LCF gap while showcasing a mostly pull-side approach during batting practice, working up to a 330+ foot batted ball distance with available doubles power. Good usage of the lower half, staying inside the legs and blocking off into a stiff/adjustable front side that allowed for sequencing at the plate.
Defensively: The shortstop operated with adequate range in either direction, arriving on time with right-left, right-left footwork at the fielding window. Used a glove tap and ready steps before releasing from a H ¾ slot with consistent transfers to the throwing ear. Featured a moderate arm circle and strong, accurate 81 mph arm strength across the diamond with left side projection moving forward.
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far left side of the rubber from the stretch-only, coming set at a tall, narrow position. Moderate leg lift to a shallow, hip-coiled position before falling down the slope and separating on time, releasing at a H ¾ slot. High-spin on all offerings, able to create nice action on the baseball. The FB ranged from 79-82 mph up to 2782rpms (52% zone rate, strikes) and mixed a sharp 66-68 mph CB that held two-plane, 11/5 tilt and led to high swing/miss rates at the plate (-18 inches depth, downer). A 76-78 mph SL flashed hard sweep away from righties at T22 inches HM and then countered with a 76-78 mph CH that killed some spin at 1396rpms AVG.
Pitching: Works up tempo with a leg lift above the belt and slight turn, strides down and out with some crossfire action, finishes with a repeatable, balanced follow through against a strong front side; Hand drops down out of the glove before working up quick through a high 3/4 slot. FB: Works down hill with advanced spin (2400+ RPM) CB: 11-5 shape with depth (-14.9" vertical drop / -15.6" horizontal movement) SL: Sharp, slurvy action with up to -16" horizontal movement.
Physical: Strong, durable 6-foot, 185-pound frame with athleticism in the movements. 7.70 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - The righty started from a wide balanced, stance with loose, deep hands at the shoulder to begin; utilized a leg lift stride in order to initiate the bat head through an adjustable, flat path into the hitting zone. Advanced feel for his hands at the plate with lift after impact allowing for loft in the swing (55% fly ball rate) through the LCF part of the field. Could punch it hard on a line back through the middle as well while hitting into a stiff front side (37% line drive rate). A 310+ foot batted ball distance points towards doubles power at the moment; held the ground well throughout the swing, whippy bat head through extension.
Defensively: The primary shortstop was a quality defender, beating the ball to the spot with comfortability in lateral movements in either direction. A soft glove hand and medium-low posture generated momentum towards the target. Gets in line with the hips and shoulders and let it rip from a high ¾ slot (86 mph arm strength) with accuracy on the bag; feel for play on the run.
Physical: 6-foot-0, 160 pounds; athletic, projectable frame . 7.4 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, wide setup; small lift and replace leg lift. Average effort with throws his hands at the ball, flat path to the point of contact finishing slightly uphill. Contact to all fields; peak Trackman exit velocity of 84 MPH.
Defensively: Starts upright; Relaxed approach, lets the ball get to him, moves well laterally. Hands get low with the ball, clean transfer; medium arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot. INF - 85 MPH.
Pitching: Starts center rubber with a quiet side step with a mid-chest leg drive. Stride lands slightly arm side with some spin off to the 1B line. High 3/4 arm slot with a FB that worked in the 75-78 MPH range with and average spin rate of 2237 RPM. CB was 60-63 with a peak spin of 2265 RPM that he was able to throw 55% strikes with; 12-6 shape. Also showed 66-69 MPH with and average of 8.3" of horizontal movement.
Offensively: The RHH hitter stands in the box in a tall stance with feet shoulder width apart. the right handed hitter takes a backward step for timing and balance before attacking the hitting zone.
Defensively: Displayed an aggressive approach to the baseball. Gets in a low wide position when fielding the baseball. Gets rid of the ball quickly from a high 3/4 arm slot.
Pitching: the right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery. The RHP displayed a short arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. FB peaked at 74 MPH with plus command. CB range was 60-62 MPH. The 2023 graduate has a projectable frame and will be a player to watch.