88
Velocity (max)
7/28/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Buddy
Brands
Iowa Western CC
Tigard (HS) • OR
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Gunderson Baseball
Tigard (HS) • OR
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Gunderson Baseball
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.8 - 87
Velo Range
5/29/21
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
5/29/21
Changeup
78 - 80
Velo Range
7/28/21
1634
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
5/29/21
2121
Spin Rate (avg)
5/29/21
Slider
70.8 - 72.5
Velo Range
2/17/21
2131
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/21
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/21
325
Distance (max)
7/28/21
75
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/21
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/21
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.26
60
7/28/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
2/17/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
13.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.1
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.
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
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).
2190
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.
25.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Curveball
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).
2121
Curveball
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).
76.5
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).
1593
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Slider
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).
2131
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.1
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,283
Spin Rate (max)
2,126
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
79.2
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 78.8
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,128
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 80.1
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.0
Velo Range
90.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,321
Spin Rate (max)
2,199
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.9
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,121
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.6
Velocity (max)
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,384
Spin Rate (max)
1,384
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 86.2
Velo Range
85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,214
Spin Rate (max)
2,167
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.0
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,710
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 %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- WK 9 Diamond Notes (5.8.23 - 5.14.23) - May 15, 2023
- Uncommitted Spotlight - 2023 Top Uncommitted - Dec 16, 2022
- Q&A With Oregon Commit Buddy Brands - Jan 20, 2022
- Early Look At 2022 State Player of the Year Candidates - Jan 18, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 10, 2022
- Top-10 Profiles of 2021: No. 2, Buddy Brands - Dec 30, 2021
- PBR Future Games: Hop+ Leaderboard & Insight - Oct 14, 2021
- Shooter's Standouts: Future Games Pitching - Sep 1, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- Hitters Headline Day 1 of Future Games Pool Play - Jul 30, 2021
- Top Pitchers Coming To Future Games - Jul 21, 2021
- PNW Uncommitted 2023s - Mar 11, 2021
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Currently our 6th overall player in the class, Brands has been on the scene for a while now since he had a breakout 2021 season which culminated with a terrific showing at the ‘21 PBR Future Games. A polished righty with mature pitchability and consistent command, Brands was pitching 87-90 late this summer at Area Codes and has flashed similar velocity across multiple looks in both game and bullpen settings. At 6’2, 200 lbs, he has a starter build and pitches with sustainable effort. He uses a firm SL/Cutter as his main secondary and it flashes tight, late darting action at 79-81. Doesn’t need to use his CH often but its a quality 3rd offering with arm-side run at 77-80. Given his velocity, stuff and track record of throwing strikes, Brands is set for another strong season on the mound and is likely to have several suitors in the market for his ability.
Brands looked every bit the part of a future starter as he dominated the opposition across two appearances. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander is an elite mover down the mound with a flawless delivery that allows him to find a consistent ¾ slot. The fastball worked at an effortless 86-88 to both sides of the plate producing some ride and run through the zone while procuring swings and misses. Brands flashed feel for both a gradual curveball in the low 70s that he landed for strikes, and a firmer cutter/slider in the upper 70s that holds upside as a potential out pitch moving forward. He also showcased feel for a faded 77-80 changeup that profiles well off the fastball. With relatively low miles on him, Brands has immense upside moving forward. He committed to Oregon following the event.