Braiden
Hitchings

1/28/18 - 5-foot-11, 170-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to start his swing from a high-hands load. Demonstrated a feel for the barrel with the ability to use all fields with a bat exit velocity of 87 mph. Ran a 7.08 60-yard dash and showcased a long arm throwing motion from the outfield with 83 mph arm strength while routinely playing through the baseball. Right-hander sat 79-80 on the mound from a 3/4 arm slot with a balanced, repeatable delivery. Curveball showed 10/4 rotation at 66-69. Changeup displays some sink at 70-71 with a slower arm speed than fastball.

10/28/17 5-foot-11, 155-pound primary pitcher sat 79-80 from a 3/4 arm slot with arm-side run to his fastball. Balanced delivery includes a long takeaway with quick arm action out front. Curveball showed short 11/5 break at 67-69 and changeup was thrown at near fastball arm speed sitting 72-73. Right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing from a high hands load utilizing a leg-hang stride. Flat barrel path leads to some length in swing with an exit velocity of 79 mph. Ran a 7.22 60-yard dash and showcased athletic actions defensively with 83 mph arm strength from the outfield.