Braden
Collins

Braden Collins: LHP/OF, (2026) West Jefferson, OH. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. Confident projectable on the mound, had a loose long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with recoil finish.  (Max spin 1934; Avg 1834). 

 LHP/OF, (2026) West Jefferson, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim build. Capable athletic during batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 71 mph. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic wide stance with a compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Had efficient developing bat speed, level loose swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap base hit approach. Smooth projectable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 76 mph; shows athletic consistent feet, a lengthy exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball to the side out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a consistent longer arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.01. Capable projectable on the mound, using a longer arm action he showed developing arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph; has running action and arm side command with sharp movement. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1863). Threw a 2/8 curveball (61-63) that showed glove side control and fading late action. (Max spin 1826; Avg 1741). Had sinking action and arm side control on his straight changeup (57-60).