The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound. At the plate, Markus had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.55 mph bat speed average). (20.27 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 70 mph; has a clean exchange, developing quick feet, and sure hands. produced pop times of 2.15-2.30. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.52. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 74-76 mph. Showed slight running action.. His changeup (61-64) has some action.
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Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound athletic build. During batting practice, Markus had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (66.46 mph bat speed average). (21.48 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a low controlled load, then used a small leg kick stride. Has average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 69 mph; showed athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. consistently had pop times of 2.07-2.19. Above average flexibility and athletic clean setup. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.16. Raw on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a moderate arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; shows arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1918; Avg 1816). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (51-54).
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Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound. At the plate, Markus had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.55 mph bat speed average). (20.27 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 70 mph; has a clean exchange, developing quick feet, and sure hands. produced pop times of 2.15-2.30. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.52. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 74-76 mph. Showed slight running action.. His changeup (61-64) has some action.
Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound athletic build. During batting practice, Markus had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (66.46 mph bat speed average). (21.48 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a low controlled load, then used a small leg kick stride. Has average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 69 mph; showed athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. consistently had pop times of 2.07-2.19. Above average flexibility and athletic clean setup. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.16. Raw on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a moderate arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; shows arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1918; Avg 1816). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (51-54).