@Braxtonj_2028 
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/09/26
CLASS OF 2028
SS
2B
Braxton
Jones
Pearland (HS) • TX
5' 6" • 155LBS
L/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Wildcatters - National 2028
5' 6" • 155LBSL/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Wildcatters - National 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/10/26
31
Rot. Acc (max)
6/09/26
40
Hard Hit %
1/10/26
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/26
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/10/26
345
Distance (max)
1/10/26
60
Sweet Spot %
11/15/24
6.68
60-yd
6/09/26
3.75
30-yd
6/09/26
1.66
10-yd
6/09/26
21.0
Run speed (max)
6/09/26
85
INF Velo
6/09/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/04/24
76 - 79
Velo Range
7/04/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 68
Velo Range
7/04/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Physical
2026
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Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Tools
2026
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
14.7
Hitting
2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8616
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.6679
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
2026 Team TX Future Games Tryouts
Jun 9, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Wildcatters Scout Day
Nov 15, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
2026 Team TX Future Games Tryouts
Jun 9, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 10, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.88
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Team TX Future Games Tryouts: Infielder Analysis - Jul 31, 2026
- Team TX Future Games Tryouts: Positional Data Dive - Jun 26, 2026
- Team TX Future Games Tryouts: Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2026
- Team TX Future Games Tryouts: Statistical Analysis - Jun 17, 2026
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Infielder Analysis - Apr 6, 2026
- 2026 Preseason All-State Leaderboard: 60 Times - Jan 19, 2026
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Positional Data Dive - Jan 15, 2026
- South Texas Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 12, 2026
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Athletic player with a compact frame that will continue to add strength. Plus runner (6.68 60) with the actions to stay in the middle of the infield at shortstop or second base. Produces consistent line-drive contact, with offensive impact expected to grow as he matures physically.
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic, plus runner. Actions present. Solid swing, gets on plane for line drive contact. Impact will develop.
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds. Sloping shoulders, width to back. Good middle with strength to lower. Projects well for future strength.
Hit: LHH. Toe tap stride, rotational back foot with linear movement developing. Back foot gets stuck, get foot fully turned. Drive linear movement in direction of pitcher instead of to 2nd baseman. Hits into firm front side, stride foot stays into ground hitting from ground up. Posture laid back slightly at contact, shows ability to get on plane with barrel. Hands/barrel in solid launch position. Take solid path to hit zone with both hands and barrel. Gets on plane creating line drive contact. Barrel gets to baseball.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Carry present to throws, will continue to develop. Firm ability to throw from angles when on the move to the left and making play.
Defense: Feet work well, quickness present. Gets body into fielding position. Solid hands, work well. Solid infielder. Actions present.
ATH: 6.68 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.75 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Plus runner. Solid run form, speed will increase some in future. 28.40 max vertical.
Braxton Jones, Pearland (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B LHH/INF: Sloping shoulders with average width through the back and solid middle and lower half; projects well to add strength. Plus runner with good stride length and efficient start; speed should continue to improve. Slightly open stance with a toe tap load into an even launch. Hands work into a strong back shoulder position and elbows move well through the zone. Weight transfers efficiently through the swing with present bat speed. G2G hitter with developing power; projects a quality bat/power combination as impact continues to firm. Defensively, shows quick feet and solid actions through the ball. Sets feet well and fields consistently, with room to improve hand positioning to play the ball out front. Arm shows present strength with occasional carry; continued development will improve throws on the move.
Body: 5-4, 151-pounds. Sloping shoulders, avg width to back. Good middle and lower, will add strength in future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance. Works a toe tap load and back into an even launch. Weight transfers well. Hands work into back shoulder area for solid hit position. Attacks the zone with elbows and hands correctly. Continues shifting weight through swing. Feel the back elbow continue forward as long as possible to get more extension in back side. 66.9 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph. 345' max distance. Projects quality bat/power combo in future. Impact will firm with maturity.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Arm works fine, shows carry at times. Develop/firm ability to make throws from angles when on the move, especially to left.
Defense: Feet work well showing quickness. Sets feet to field, solid playing thru baseball. Fields ball deep, glove tap present. Eliminate glove tap, work to get hands out front when fielding.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Solid start and run form. Good stride length. Plus runner now, look for speed to increase. 25.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 63.88 Edge Score