88
Velocity (max)
6/22/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
SS
Brendan
Garza
Ball State
Mattawan (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Peak Select 16u
Mattawan (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Peak Select 16u
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 88
Velo Range
6/22/23
2644
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Changeup
71 - 76
Velo Range
1/30/22
1668
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/22
Curveball
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/22/23
2272
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Slider
70 - 72
Velo Range
1/30/21
2086
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/30/21
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/21
303
Distance (max)
7/13/21
57
Sweet Spot %
7/13/21
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
7/13/21
12.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.37
60
7/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
1/30/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2019
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
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.
12.1
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).
4.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
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.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
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 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
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).
2420
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.
28.1
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).
70.2
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).
2192
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).
76.0
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).
1668
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
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).
2471
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.
29.2
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).
71.1
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).
2272
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).
72.1
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
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).
2086
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
85.1 - 87.2
Velo Range
85.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,555
Spin Rate (max)
2,420
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,192
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 86.4
Velo Range
84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,718
Spin Rate (max)
2,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.7
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,340
Spin Rate (max)
2,272
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 83.6
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,273
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.8
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 72.3
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
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)
87.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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).
78.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.8
Game Performance
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Notes
News
- 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Feb 2, 2022
- Results From 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 31, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 13, 2022
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 14, 2021
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 1, 2021
- 7/16-7/19 Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jul 22, 2020
- 6/18-6/21 Western Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2020
- 2019 Michigan Freshman Free Showcase - Complete Evaluations - Dec 20, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Freshman Free Showcase - Top Performers - Dec 11, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Freshman Free Showcase - Sneak Peek - Dec 11, 2019
- Results from 2019 Michigan Freshman Free Showcase - Dec 9, 2019
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Player Spotlight
Brendan Garza: RHP/SS, (2024) Mattawan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. At the plate, Garza's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 87 mph; has a clean exchange, and sure hands. Glovework was used out front. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a quick compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands hard with a clean finish. Changeup (71-76 mph). Threw his fastball 85-87 mph; had running action and command down in the zone. (Max spin 2555; Avg 2420). Has sweeping action and feel control on his curveball (69-71). (Max spin 2238; Avg 2191).
Scout Evaluation
Brendan Garza, Mattawan, 2024, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, clean exchange. Solid. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 87 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands hard, a clean finish.
FB: T87. 85-87 mph. (Max spin 2555; Avg 2420). Down in the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 69-71 mph. Feel control, sweeping action. (Max spin 2238; Avg 2191).
CH: 71-76 mph.