80.1
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
Brendan
Giles
St. Ignatius (HS) • IL
6' 6" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Chicago Warriors
6' 6" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Chicago Warriors
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/18/23
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Changeup
66.8 - 69
Velo Range
2/18/23
1768
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Slider
66.7 - 68.1
Velo Range
2/18/23
1326
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
1968
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.
25.1
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).
67.7
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).
1768
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).
67.4
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).
1326
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).
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.5
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.1
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,460
Spin Rate (max)
1,326
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,980
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-6, 205-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for growth.
Delivery: Uptempo, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands front toe open.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Works mostly straight, flashed arm-side action. T2067, 1968 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Landed for strikes, short wrinkle, 2/8 shape. T1460, 1326 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Comes from a steep angle, works towards the bottom of the zone. T1980, 1768 average rpm.