2022 MLB Draft League: Blazing 4-seamer (97-99) flashes double plus with great riding action paired with a serviceable slider which will give him the chance to be an effective reliever in pro-ball.
4/01/16
Braithwaite has a tall, lanky frame and throws from an over the top slot with a drop and drive delivery. His arm action is quick and short, generating velocity with max effort. His shoulders are uphill and on line as he strides out to a square landing with a fall off. His fastball has good downward plane and ran 83-87 at the top of the zone. His curveball had late 12/6 break, running 68-73.
2/22/15
Braithwaite stands 6-foot-3 and has an athletic frame. He has a tall and fall delivery and throws from an over the top slot. He has a late hand break and a short, stiff arm action before a quick armstroke that generates velocity with some effort. His shoulders are uphill and he strides out closed before sweeping to a square landing and falling off as he finishes. His fastball was commanded well and had slight cutting action to it and ran 76-78, touching 81. His curveball had early, big break to it and 12/6 action that he commanded well, running 57-63. His change-up had cutting action, sitting 68-73.
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2022 MLB Draft League: Blazing 4-seamer (97-99) flashes double plus with great riding action paired with a serviceable slider which will give him the chance to be an effective reliever in pro-ball.
Braithwaite has a tall, lanky frame and throws from an over the top slot with a drop and drive delivery. His arm action is quick and short, generating velocity with max effort. His shoulders are uphill and on line as he strides out to a square landing with a fall off. His fastball has good downward plane and ran 83-87 at the top of the zone. His curveball had late 12/6 break, running 68-73.
Braithwaite stands 6-foot-3 and has an athletic frame. He has a tall and fall delivery and throws from an over the top slot. He has a late hand break and a short, stiff arm action before a quick armstroke that generates velocity with some effort. His shoulders are uphill and he strides out closed before sweeping to a square landing and falling off as he finishes. His fastball was commanded well and had slight cutting action to it and ran 76-78, touching 81. His curveball had early, big break to it and 12/6 action that he commanded well, running 57-63. His change-up had cutting action, sitting 68-73.