21.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Brian
Saldana
Kennedy Catholic (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 205LBS
S/R • 21yr 9mo
6' 1" • 205LBS
S/R • 21yr 9mo
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
10/10/22
8.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/26/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/10/22
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/22
338
Distance (max)
10/10/22
80
Sweet Spot %
2/24/22
8.06
60-yd
8/26/21
4.43
30-yd
6/27/22
1.84
10-yd
6/27/22
16.1
Run speed (max)
6/27/22
81
INF Velo
2/24/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
8/12/22
78 - 84
Velo Range
8/12/22
2167
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
8/12/22
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/22
Curveball
70.2 - 72.6
Velo Range
2/24/22
2223
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/22
Slider
74 - 76
Velo Range
8/12/22
2183
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/22
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds; Broad shouldered, sturdy build. 8.25 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Switch hitter. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of R/L 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH.. CB: 69-71 MPH. SL: 72 MPH. CH: 72-74 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds; Sturdy, athletic build.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with a toe-tap for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a late one hand finish. More fly balls than line drives and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 80 MPH; heavy . CB: 70-73 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 68 MPH; lateral action. CH: 69-70 MPH; fading action. OTHER: KN 54-55 MPH; KN: floats with minimal rotation. Sink: arm side run with sink.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds; Sturdy, muscular build. 8.06 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a one-handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while plays low to the ground. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 56 MPH.
Pitching: Saldana uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing without restrictions, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 71 MPH, while sitting 67-70 MPH; commands both sides. SL: 66-69 MPH; slurve like.