Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

SS
RHP

Brayden
Saling

Williamsville (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 161LBS
R/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Springfield
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/24
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
8/06/24
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/22
38
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
Power
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
293
Distance (max)
2/17/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
Run
6.98
60
8/06/24
3.88
30-yd
8/06/24
1.64
10-yd
8/06/24
19.8
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
Defense
81
INF Velo
8/06/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

83.2
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
8/06/24
2238
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Changeup

70 - 73
Velo Range
8/06/24
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24

Curveball

66 - 69
Velo Range
8/06/24
2364
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
6.98
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
7.68
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
10.5
60 Yard Dash
7.73
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Infield Velocity
65.0
Power / Speed Score
9.0
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Position
6.98
60-yard
81
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Position
7.45
60-yard
66
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Position
7.68
60-yard
77
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Position
7.73
60-yard
75
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp
Apr 21, 2021
Position
7.79
60-yard
65
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
82.0
Distance Max
293
Distance Avg
147
Launch Angle Avg
10.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
80.8
Exit Velocity Avg
73.8
Distance Max
260
Distance Avg
184
Launch Angle Avg
20.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
69.4
Distance Max
291
Distance Avg
195
Launch Angle Avg
38.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
18.7
Bat Speed Max
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
64.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
17.7
Hand Speed Avg
17.3
Bat Speed Max
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
61.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
64.3
Bat Speed Avg
62.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2233
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2287
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1959
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1986
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2096
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1560
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2105
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2215
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1709
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,329
Spin Rate (max)
2,238
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,395
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,312
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 79.8
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,286
Spin Rate (max)
2,216
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,421
Spin Rate (max)
2,364
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.7
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,720
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 77.2
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.5
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.8
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,096
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.2
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 63.6
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,560
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.8
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,204
Spin Rate (max)
2,105
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 67.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,215
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.0
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,795
Spin Rate (max)
1,709
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
61.5
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
66 - 69
CB
70 - 73
CH
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
66 - 67
CB
67 - 70
CH
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 77
FB
63 - 66
CB
62 - 64
CH
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Pitching
77
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
64 - 67
CB
64 - 67
CH
Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp
Apr 21, 2021
Pitching
73
Max FB
71 - 73
FB
60 - 62
CB
60 - 63
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.64
30 Yard Dash
3.88
60 Yard Dash
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.20
60 Yard Dash
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.64
10-yd
3.88
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
19.8
Run speed (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Swift
2.46
RSi (max)
24.3
Jump Height (max)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
958
Jump Power (max)
20.3
Jump Height (max)
20.3
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
77.0
Edge Score
69.95
Edge Score
74.27

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

8/21/24

RHP Brayden Saling (Williamsville) gave an intriguing look on the mound in this year’s event. A 5-foot-11, 161-pound frame with athleticism, Saling showed clean, athletic movement patterns down the mound with a long, loose arm path. His fastball sat 80-82 mph, topping out at 83.2 mph with an average of 2238 rpm. He showed both a curveball and change-up; his curveball sat 66-69 mph and his change-up sat 70-74 mph with slight fading action. An uncommitted follow in Illinois.

8/06/24

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, slightly open stance, minimal leg lift, opens front foot and front hip early on a minimal stride. Hands stay out in front and are twitchy, flatter to upward sloping path through the zone, tries to work all parts of the field. 64.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm swing, 3/4 slot, slight drop down slot moving gloveside, loose action.
Defense: Active footwork in rhythm, steady two-hand gather that works our front, long strides gain ground through the ball.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.

8/06/24

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 161-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic movements throughout; explosive leg kick and drive down the mound, creates layback in his arm into footstrike.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, whippy arm action with a 3/4 release.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Straight with some life up in the zone. T2329, 2238 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Sharp, late break; 12/6 action; tunnels well with FB. T2395, 2239 average rpm.
CH:
70-73 mph. Diving action down in the zone. T2312, 2108 average rpm.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, front foot crosses back knee at leg lift, lead leg swings into an open-toed landing. High front side, upright finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm path, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Mostly straight, plays at the top of the zone. T2286, 2216 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. T2421, 2364 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Similar profile to the fastball, slows arm down slightly compared to fastball. T1970, 1720 average rpm.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall narrow stance, minimal load. short stride and balanced through finish Simple swing, short and level through the zone, hands work on top and direct to contact. Line drive approach, favored the pull-side. 63.7 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Short compact arm stroke, 3/4 release.
Defense: Lower half works around the baseball, gathers out front, quick glove-to-hand at times.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.

2/26/23

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. High waisted, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup. Short to the ball with a flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 77 mph. Long, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady infield actions, plays through the baseball in rhythm, showed body control on the move.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Uptempo, works down the mound, coil into drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, clean quick arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Flashes cutting actions. T2140, 1986 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin, locates down in the zone. T2190, 2096 average rpm.
CH: 62-64 mph. Deceleration, throws with fastball intent. T1734, 1560 average rpm.

2/27/22

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, long/athletic stride, gains ground easily, works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, some length in arm action out of the glove.
FB: T76.8, 75.1-76.8 mph. Plays mostly straight. T2204, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 64.4-67.2 mph. Flashed sharp action, 11/5 shape, above average feel. T2279, 2214 average rpm.
CH: 64.0-66.6 mph. Underneath, works slightly uphill, fading action at times. T1794, 1709 average rpm.

Positional Profile: SS
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid rhythm and short stride. Athletic swing, loose hands, stays on-plane with intent through contact. Was on the barrel working gap-to-gap. Upside swing.
Power: 82.5 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short/easy arm from a 3/4 slot, plays on the move.
Defense: Quick hands, quick exchange, quick feet, loose athletic actions, some feel, fields well on the move.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60. 

2/27/22

Left-handed hitting infielder, Brayden Saling (Williamsville, 2025) is a freshman with a sound, upside swing. It is a loose, athletic swing that stays on-plane with intent through contact and was consistently on the barrel with a gap-to-gap approach. 

4/21/21

Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pound lean proportional frame.
Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. High finish, short level swing. Line drive pull side approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Defense:  (IF) Developing footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard dash).

Pitching:  Up-tempo tall-and-fall delivery, max effort. ¾ arm angle, long loose arm action. In line shoulders, lands square.
FB: T73. 71-73 mph. Around the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 60-62 mph. Slurvey action.
CH: 60-63 mph. Sinking action. 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
161.0
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
157.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)