Player Spotlight: 2022 3B/RHP Brayden Stewart

 

6-foot-1, 200 pound RHH. Strong frame. Showed sizeable gains across the board from previous event. Slightly open stance and gets square with controlled stride. Aggressive plate approach. Looks to drive the baseball and displays the power to do so. Creates lift. Projects as middle of the order type bat. Moves well laterally defensively and has the arm strength (81 mph) to stay at third base.

On the mound, showed a big velocity jump. Uses a shorter arm action and works through a high-3/4 slot. Deliberate delivery. Works the lower part of the zone with 83-85 mph fastball. Occasional ASR. Throws two breaking balls, a 65-66 mph curveball with some depth and 11/5 break, and a harder 76-79 mph developing slider with short break. Shows more current feel for the curveball but slider has good potential.

Overall, a very intriguing two-way prospect in the 2022 class.