88
Velocity (max)
3/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Branden
Brown
Combine Academy (NC) (HS) • MD
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 6mo
Travel Team: Dig-In Baseball
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 6mo
Travel Team: Dig-In Baseball
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.3 - 87.4
Velo Range
3/21/21
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Changeup
79 - 81
Velo Range
3/21/21
1514
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Curveball
68.9 - 73.2
Velo Range
6/24/20
2195
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Slider
80 - 82
Velo Range
3/21/21
2241
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/21/21
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/21/21
318
Distance (max)
3/21/21
50
Sweet Spot %
3/21/21
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/21/21
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/21/21
25.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/21/21
33
Hard Hit %
3/21/21
7.32
60
3/21/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/21/21
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 MD Preseason All-State Session II
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 MD Preseason All-State Session II
Mar 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
77.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
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).
2178
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.
25.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
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).
2195
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).
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).
1406
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
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).
2241
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).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
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).
2156
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.
25.8
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).
71.0
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).
1979
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).
75.0
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).
1514
2021 MD Preseason All-State Session II
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
84.3 - 87.4
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,195
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.8
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.7
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.5
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,486
Spin Rate (max)
1,406
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.6
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.5
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 73.2
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 75.7
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,573
Spin Rate (max)
1,514
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 Maryland All-PBR Third Team - Jul 9, 2021
- Maryland Preseason All-State Session II: Pitcher Analysis - May 6, 2021
- Maryland Preseason All-State Session II: Middle Infield Analysis - May 4, 2021
- Maryland Preseason All-State Session II: Quick Hits - Mar 26, 2021
- MD/DE Top Uncommitted 2021 Pitchers - Oct 5, 2020
- MD/DE Top Uncommitted 2021 Middle Infielders - Oct 1, 2020
- Maryland Top 50 Uncommitted 2021's - Sep 21, 2020
- Maryland Class of 2021 Rankings: Risers - Sep 17, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Middle Infield Analysis - Aug 24, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Pitcher Analysis Part 1 - Aug 18, 2020
- PBR MD Limited Series All Tournament Team - Aug 11, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Two-way Standouts - Jul 27, 2020
- Spotlight: Uncommitted 2021 Branden Brown - May 26, 2020
- MD/DE Top Uncommitted 2021 Middle Infielders - May 21, 2020
- MD 2021 Rankings Positional Breakdown: Middle Infielders - May 8, 2020
- Maryland 2021 Rankings: Risers - Apr 23, 2020
- Maryland Preseason All-State: Middle Infield Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Maryland Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 25, 2020
- 2020 Howard County Season Preview - Mar 2, 2020
- Preseason All State Session II: Superlatives - Feb 20, 2020
- Top Prospect Games West: Middle Infield Analysis - Jul 19, 2019
- Top Prospect Games West: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 18, 2019
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Maryland Preseason All-State Session II
Body: 6’3’’, 165 pounds. Lengthy projectable and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced stance with the hands starting loosely on the shoulder; utilized a toe tap stride to initiate his swing through a flat path from a gather load. Got to a wide launch position allowing for burst into the hitting zone; recorded a 33% hard hit rate during BP with quality hip shoulder separation on the way through. Impressive advanced metrics, notching a 24 mph average hand speed and an average of 19 G’s of rotational acceleration via Blast Motion.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity during BP per TrackMan. Doubles power and can run it out of the yard to pull on occasion.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Strong, whippy high ¾ slot with good extension.
Defense: Quick first step with a low center of gravity in the movements, showed range in either direction beating the ball to the spot while showing increased route awareness. Prototypical shortstop build with a feel for pace; soft glove hand worked inside and outside of the left foot featuring give and take. Made the play on the run look effortless; advanced defender qualities.
Run: 7.32 60-yard time.
Delivery: Started from the far left side of the rubber utilizing a methodical side rocker step into a quick leg lift and smooth, rhythmic drive out towards the plate with impressive backside leg drive. Really athletic delivery overall and finished his pitches out in front; everything worked on time and in sequence allowing for high-level repeatability on the mound. Up tempo and commanded the pace of his pen.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy, high ¾ slot with increased extension on the front side.
FB: T88 mph, 84-87 mph. Average spin rate of 2177 rpm. Lit up the zone at an 88% rate getting up into the 2300+ spin range (life).
CB: 70-72 mph. Average spin rate of 2194 rpm. Sharp, late two-plane movement on an 11/5 tilt with swing and miss abilities.
CH: 79-81 mph. Thrown for 50% strikes and slight fade on occasion, solid fourth pitch in the arsenal.
SL: 80-82 mph. Average spin rate of 2240 rpm. Developing feel on this date, mostly cutter movement. Still flashed a small, late horizontal shape (1.5 inches on average).
Maryland Top Prospect Games West
Body: 6’3’’, 160 pounds. Long, lean, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, open stance at the plate. Quick leg kick load with nice hand separation. Lands on-time and has a tendency to get long in the swing. Loose, athletic, uphill swing path with strong lower half involvement. Stays behind the ball well and gets great extension past contact with a strong two-handed finish. Had a couple really nice rounds of BP worked mostly middle to the pull-side with loud contact and plenty of barrels.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity per TrackMan during BP. Continues to show strength in the swing with present power to the pull-side.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot. Ball showed carry across the diamond.
Defense: Plays loose with active feet and showed great lateral mobility and range. Gets around the ball and works through it fielding it out in front with smooth, clean actions. Presents the glove early from a strong, athletic base.
Run: 7.38 60-yard time.
Delivery: Pitches from the stretch with a quick leg kick to a tall balance position with hands set at head height. Sits on back side with a long kick-out stride down the mound with uphill shoulder tilt. Lands in-line with the plate with extension over the front side, full follow through and athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Athletic, loose arm action, full arm circle, high three-quarter slot.
FB: T85 mph, 82-84 mph. Average spin rate of 2156 rpm per TrackMan.
CB: 69-73 mph. More 12/6 shape with an average spin rate of 1979 rpm per TrackMan.
CH: 74-76 mph.
Preseason All-State Session II
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6’2”, 157 pounds. Long, athletic, projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance at the plate with nice hand rhythm. Creates good hand separation and attacks the ball with intent. Small leg kick and short stride staying behind the ball well with good lower half involvement. Maintains solid balance throughout with quick hands and fast bat speed. Creates great extension through the zone and past contact with an uphill swing path. Strong two handed finish. Really nice middle to pull side approach during BP.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power to the pull side present with more projected.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Throws with short arm action from a mid to high three quarter slot.
Defense: Works through the ball with quick feet and clean actions, fielding it out in front from an athletic base. Quick exchanges, soft hands, and smooth double play feeds to second base. Plays loose and moves very well.
Run: 4.83 home-to-first time.
Delivery: Initiates his delivery out of a calm lift-and-replace leg kick. On this day, he pitched strictly from the stretch into a compact balance point. Smooth, kick out stride down the mound and into his landing position. Glove separation with the ability to get over his front side was evident. Consistently repeats his delivery and displayed a strong follow through.
Arm Action: RH. Throws out of a mid three-quarter arm slot.
FB: T81 mph, 78-79 mph. Subtle arm-side run. More in the tank.
CB: 62-66 mph. Tight, 11/5 shape and action.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm-side fade at the plate.
SL: 70-72 mph. Turns the door knob well, tight spin.
MD Top Prospect Games West 6.26.19
Long, athletic, lean body type and projectable 6’1’’, 142 pound frame. Hits from a slightly crouched, open stance at the plate with weight shifted on back side in a pre-loaded position. Short, quick stride and hand separation hitting from that pre-loaded stance. Stays behind the ball very well, strong lower half involvement and a slightly longer uphill swing path. Showed quick hands creating fast bat speed through the hitting zone. Really nice balance, excellent extension past contact and a strong finish. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with occasional pop. Recorded a 79 mph exit velocity. Athletic, rangy, and moves extremely well on the infield. Plays with active feet and works through the ball with soft hands fielding the ball out in front. Showed clean actions and quick exchanges. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarter slot at 75 mph across the diamond. Showed the ability to throw from various arm angles depending on the type of play. Ran a 7.71 60-yard time. Pitches from the stretch. Controlled leg kick into a compact balance point. Clean hand separation taking glove straight to the sky. Gets over front side well and lands square to the plate with an athletic finish. Showed some lower half involvement and excellent extension. Throws with shorter arm action from a high three-quarter slot with easy effort. Arm is very loose and creates quick arm speed through release. Fastball sat 72-73 mph and touched 74 mph. Breaking ball was 57-59 mph with gradual 12/6 shape and changeup sat 68-70 mph. Also featured a slider at 69 mph and a cutter at 70 mph.