79
Velocity (max)
10/22/23
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
OF
Drake
Branson
Mater Dei (Evansville, IN) (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks Baseball Club
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Razorbacks Baseball Club
Rankings
2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
10/22/23
2233
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/23
Changeup
68 - 71
Velo Range
10/22/23
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Curveball
65.3 - 67
Velo Range
3/06/22
2279
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
63 - 65
Velo Range
10/22/23
1998
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/23
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
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).
2094
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.
28.2
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).
63.6
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).
1896
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).
69.1
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).
1764
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).
63.9
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).
1944
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).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
2036
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.
26.1
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.2
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).
2279
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).
70.3
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).
1824
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).
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.7
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
2,233
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
66.8
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 66.0
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,145
Spin Rate (max)
1,796
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.5
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 64.5
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,019
Spin Rate (max)
1,998
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
70.9
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.9
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,233
Spin Rate (max)
2,071
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
64.5
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.5
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
1,962
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
64.3
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 64.3
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,889
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 71.0
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
1,824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth delivery. Slides foot to the right side of the rubber lifts leg to the top of a strong balance point. Moves down the slope with control -uphill shoulder plane, lands square and finishes with balance.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, clean arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Hides ball well that creates deception.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. FB w/ ASR - Good command for K T2354, 2233 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. 1/7 shaped w/ Good depth. More vertical than horizontal break. Keeps hitters off-balance well. T2145, 1796 average rpm.
SL: 63-65 mph. Short, tight horizontal break. More side to side than CB T2019, 1998 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. arm-side fade w/ some depth T1932, 1764 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: LH.
Drake Branson, Evansville Mater Dei, 2025, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound lean build.
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, longer arm action. Tall balance point.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2084; Avg 2036).
CB: 65-67 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 2302; Avg 2279).
CH: 70-71 mph. Feel command, fading action.