Charlie
Bruning

Peak FB: 81
FB Range: 80-81
CB/SL Range: 72-73

 
June 25-27, 2018 (NYS Games) 

60 Yard Dash: 7.56
Exit Velocity: 86
Positional Arm: 71

Peak FB: 84-MPH

Range 80-83-MPH

CB/SL range: 66-70-MPH

Well built, moves with confidence around the 1B bag, loose arm action, short take away with accuracy on his throws. Open-stance in the box, fluid swing path, lower leg kick for timing, hard consistent contact, repeatable.  Pitching- Strong and sturdy frame with a simple delivery. Good tempo/pace to his leg lift and stride. Stays in his legs well. Short arm action that allows him to keep his arm on time with his lower half.

NY Games (June 25-27, 2015)

Sturdy 6-foot-1, 215-pound RHP, ran a 7.67/60. Pitching - uses height to get downward plane on 78-80 MPH fastball that touches 81 MPH, arm-side run, 2-to-7 curveball at 68-69 MPH falls off the shelf to right-handed batters, effectively changes eye level, consistently induces weak contact. Offensively - loads heavy, brings bat through strike zone on level path, full extension for exit velocity at 89 MPH, some evidence of lower body engagement, scary to think how much power he can generate with seamless counter rotation between upper and lower torso. Defensively - comfortable footwork, smooth transfer, sure hands. 72 MPH on throws.

Bruning stands a thick, physical 5-foot-10 with a linebacker body type.  The versatile young freshman threw his FB at 76-77 but struggled to command his off speed. Though not a great outing for the freshman, a lot of potential to look forward to for this young ball players.  He’s certainly one we’ll have our eyes on the next few years as he grows and develops.