17.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/07/24
CLASS OF 2028
C
SS
Braden
Valek
Berea-Midpark High School (HS) • OH
5' 4" • 126LBS
R/R • 14yr 1mo
Travel Team: IVL 14U - Archer
5' 4" • 126LBS
R/R • 14yr 1mo
Travel Team: IVL 14U - Archer
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Best Of Stats
54.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/07/24
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/07/24
-
Hard Hit %
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/07/24
64.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/07/24
225
Distance (max)
2/07/24
63
Sweet Spot %
2/07/24
8.22
60
2/07/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
14.9
Run speed (max)
2/07/24
64
INF Velo
2/07/24
-
OF Velo
62
C Velo
2/07/24
2.38 - 2.44
Pop Time
2/07/24
Fastball
64.3
Velocity (max)
2/07/24
63.1 - 64
Velo Range
2/07/24
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/24
Changeup
59.7 - 60.6
Velo Range
2/07/24
1271
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/24
Positional Tools
2024
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.38 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.0
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.
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.7.24
Feb 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
64.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
54.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
52.9
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.
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.7.24
Feb 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.7
Hand Speed (avg)
54.4
Bat Speed (max)
52.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.6
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).
1634
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.
25.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.1
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).
1271
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.4
Cutter
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).
1670
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.7.24
Feb 7, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
64.3
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 64.0
Velo Range
60.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,634
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.7
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 60.6
Velo Range
57.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,338
Spin Rate (max)
1,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
59.4
Velocity (max)
57.8 - 59.1
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,707
Spin Rate (max)
1,670
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Braden Valek: C/SS, (2028) Berea-Midpark High School, OH. 5-foot-4, 124-pound. (52.9 mph bat speed average). (16.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; had choppy footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 62 mph; showed a natural transfer, firm hands, and consistent feet. he had a pop time of 2.38-2.44. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. (Max spin 1696; Avg 1633).