Adam Akin
Director of Scouting

Name: Brayden Barnes
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
High School: Rossview
Position: 1B/RHP
Class: 2017
State Rank: 93
Position Rank: 5



9/18/16 - 60 Time: 7.33, Position Velocity:  IF-81, Exit Velocity: 93
6-foot-1, 185-pound, RHH hits from a balanced and even stance, hands start his bat laying just above his back shoulder, loads with a short stride and some sudden movement back and up with his hands, lower half fires quickly but leaves even more bat speed behind by struggling to get all the way through, bat path is flat with some lift through contact, hit balls hard with his strength that sets him ahead, recorded the highest exit velocity at the event.  Defensively, showed average hands and footwork around the bag, seems to know the position well but could play through the ball more smoothly, is able to make all of the plays, low exchange led to a short arm action through a high ¾ slot to make throws across the infield with decent carry.

9/18/16 - Max FB: 83, FB: 81-83, CB: 70-72, CH: 72-73, 
6-foot-1, 185-pound, RHP uses a very calm and consistent motion in which he stays very connected throughout his release, delivery is easily repeated and looks the same for all three pitches, hands come down on his rocker step and back up with his leg lift to form good rhythm, very slight shoulder tilt at the top and a longer arm action that comes through a ¾ to high ¾ slot lead to an in-line stride and a very balanced finishing position, arm works well without too much effort.  Fastball stayed mostly straight but was controlled well, curveball had gradual movement with 11/5 to 12/6 shape, changeup was a simple change of pace.