Brayden
Schimmel

OF/RHP Brayden Schimmel (Whitnall, 2024) had one of the highlights of the day in game action on Tuesday: Throwing out a baserunner at the plate from right field. As for the rest of the showcase, the right-hander showed well as a two-way prospect, including reaching 84 mph on the mound with the fastball. His strong hands, present within a 6-foot, 200-pound frame, allowed him to double and eventually score during gameplay, singling in his final at bat to earn a multi-hit game. After coming off of a solid spring season for Whitnall, Schimmel primes himself for a successful rest of the summer heading into his senior season. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong, compact build with a thick base.
Hit: LHH. Square base with balance in the lower half, long hand load, slots down into hip pocket, strides short.  Strong hands, inside/out swing, line drives to the opposite field.  62.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Quick arm, power from high 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Uptempo delivery. Medium, closed leg lift. Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm loop. Lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 78-82 mph. Life up in the zone. Occasional cutting action.  T2069, 1932 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Short 11/5 action.  T1951, 1881 average rpm.
CH: 69-73 mph. Depth to the pitch.  T1550, 1453 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Thick strong build with more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands.  Short quick hand path, slightly uphill, stays on barrel.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH.  INF - 81 mph.  Short, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, directional through release, easy transfer on the move.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Uptemtpo delivery, short, closed stride.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm arc, slight stab back, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Thrown downhill with some life.  T1956, 1862 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Gradual 11/5 action.  T2136, 2045 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Gradual fading action.  T1190, 1105 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, tight knee tuck to balance, closed shoulders and works closed off from target.
Arm Action: RH. Arm plays long on the backside, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.2, 75.0-79.4 mph. Plays with some arm-side action and sink.  T1994, 1785 average rpm.
CB: 62.4-65.7 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.  T2046, 1830 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Tall setup, tight narrow base, open stance. Smooth hand load, leg kick trigger, long stride.  Short bat path, steep barrel. Line drive approach, comfortable working the other way.
Power: 87.4 max exit velocity, averaged 69.2 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, glove plays under center of body.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.