89.2
Velocity (max)
9/23/21
CLASS OF 2021
LHP
Brayden
Closs
Heartland CC
Warrensburg-Latham (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Decatur Commodores
Warrensburg-Latham (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Decatur Commodores
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.7 - 88.3
Velo Range
9/23/21
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
Changeup
79 - 81
Velo Range
9/23/21
1567
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/20
Curveball
72.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
6/09/20
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/20
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
9/23/21
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
9/23/21
85
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.2
60
2/20/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
2/20/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.20
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2083
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1481
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2194
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1765
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2087
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1567
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: Heartland CC Scout Day
Sep 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
89.2
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 88.3
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,174
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.6
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.6
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,481
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect - St. Louis (Invite Only)
Jun 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 85.3
Velo Range
84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,822
Spin Rate (max)
1,765
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.8
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,143
Spin Rate (max)
2,087
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.3
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: JUCO Max Fastball Leaders - Dec 10, 2021
- Top Prospect - St. Louis: Analysis - Aug 7, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted LHP's - May 15, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Newcomers - May 12, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - May 7, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - May 6, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 27, 2020
- Peoria Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 17, 2019
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. Strong, broad-shouldered build.
Delivery: Quick tempo'd drop and drive type delivery with a fluid lead hip drive, strong front side, creates extension downhill, repeats.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path in the back, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Lively action, plays straight. Works down in the zone.
CB: 72-75 mph. Thrown with aggression and intent. Sharp 1/7 shape, tight spin.
CH: 76-78 mph. Fastball arm speed. Flashed arm-side action and fade, feel.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Strong, proportional frame.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, shoulders stay level, works on line with target and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot, loose out front.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Plays straight. Pounds lower half of zone.
CB: 72-75 mph. 1/7 shape, thrown with intent and consistently landed for strikes.
CH: 76-78 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Straight movement; feel.
2.20.19 - 6-foot-1, 180-pound, strong-bodied, two-way prospect. At the plate, left-handed hitter, balanced open setup, short stride, level bat path, opposite field approach and 85 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, clean release, long arm action, ¾ slot and throws topped at 73 mph across the infield. On the mound, left-handed pitcher, on-line delivery and lands square. Long arm action, ¾ slot and easy effort. Fastball, arm-side-run, sat 76 mph, touched 77. Curveball, 1/7 shape, occasional depth, 62-66 mph. Changeup, fade action, 69-70 mph.