89
Velocity (max)
3/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Braydon
Cooper
Rock Valley JC
Catholic Memorial (HS) • WI
6' 3" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Stiks Academy
Catholic Memorial (HS) • WI
6' 3" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Stiks Academy
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.2 - 88
Velo Range
3/21/21
2150
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/22
Changeup
79 - 82
Velo Range
3/01/20
2001
Spin Rate (avg)
9/20/22
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
3/01/20
2089
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Slider
62 - 65
Velo Range
3/20/18
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Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
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2024
2022
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
1938
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.
22.7
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).
67.4
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).
2002
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).
81.1
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).
1552
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).
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).
86.4
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).
2150
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.
24.9
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).
69.4
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).
1994
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).
80.0
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).
2001
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).
88.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
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).
2102
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.
24.1
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).
69.8
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).
2089
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).
79.3
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).
1585
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).
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
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).
2068
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.
24.5
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).
68.8
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).
1925
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).
82.1
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 85.7
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,938
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
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.8
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 81.8
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,662
Spin Rate (max)
1,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 86.8
Velo Range
85.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,150
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
1,994
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.6
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,165
Spin Rate (max)
2,001
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
86.2 - 88.0
Velo Range
85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,147
Spin Rate (max)
2,089
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.3
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 80.0
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,755
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.6
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,166
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.1
Velocity (max)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
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)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
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)
78.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day: Pitching Takeaways - Sep 21, 2022
- PBR IL: Rock Valley JC Scout Day: Pitching Data Dive - Sep 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Fastball Leaders - Jan 27, 2022
- Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: Braydon Cooper - Dec 15, 2021
- WIAA Scout Blog: Week 1 - May 7, 2021
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 17, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Scout Blog - Jul 28, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 16U: Day 2 Quick Hits - Jul 19, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 9, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2020
- Wisconsin Class of 2022 Rankings: Newcomers, Part Two - Dec 5, 2019
- Wisconsin Class of 2022 Rankings: Just Missed - Sep 13, 2019
- Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 12, 2019
- Badger State Battle: Scout Blog - Jul 11, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 22, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 21, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2019
- Junior Future Games Scout Blog: Teams Illinois and Wisconsin - Aug 14, 2018
- Milwaukee Future Prospect Showcase: Player Analysis - Apr 17, 2018
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True Freshman. 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Athletic mover down the mound, coils into a high balance point before striding out, remaining in-line to the plate with a slightly closed landing foot. Arm plays short out of the glove into a high ¾ slot. His fastball sat 86-87 mph and set up a downer 12/6 curveball at 68-71 mph, kept mostly down. His final offering was a straight changeup at 79-80 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, tall and fall type, lands square, quiet front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, clean out of over the top slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Plays mostly straight with backspin.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 82-82 mph.
Positional Profile: OF A sophomore right-hander to know in the state's 2022 class.
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with strength; projects well.
Delivery: Tall start working off left edge of the rubber; big side side into high knee kick with shoulders closed, slight hip turn. Shoulders stay closed to closed landing, finishes athletically; some effort involved throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot; natural arm strength.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Jump from hand, carry through the zone; hard and heavy feel with arm-side run.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight spin working off a 12/6 plane. Flashed late action thrown at arm speed, under the zone.
CH: 79-82 mph. Firm, at arm speed; slight fade. Feel to locate.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lean athletic frame, projects.
Delivery: Slight tilt and topple type delivery, works exclusively from the stretch, works directional and stays closed, some deception.
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action, over the top slot, hides it.
FB: T80, 78-70 mph. Slight sink action, works downhill, occasional tilt.
CB: 64-67 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action, dropped for strikes.
Cooper has an athletic 6-foot-2, 180-pound build. On the mound, pitches out of a ¾ slot. Clean delivery with a fluid arm motion throughout. Works downhill. Tossed three shutout innings allowing one hit in relief for STiKS. He struck out six in this appearance. FB runs with arm-side action at 78-80 mph; has been up to 82 mph earlier this year at West Milwaukee Preseason ID. Cooper took the mound again in the STiKS Championship Game on Sunday where he reached back for a tick better on the fastball, topping at 83 mph. Cooper continues to show improvement in his repeatability and feel for the zone.
6-foot-1, 175-pound right handed pitcher who came in relief during his team’s matchup against Hitters Navy. Pitched two innings, giving up no runs and striking out two. Athletic frame with an over the top, short delivery. Finishes his delivery by landing with his front foot square. Fastball played straight and sat between 78-81 mph, topped at 82 mph. Curveball showed 12/6 shape and was 64-66 mph.
6-foot-1, 160-pound right-handed pitcher, projectable frame, proportional, sloped shoulders. Tall and fall delivery, balanced at the top, lands square, slightly across his body. Arm action is short on backside, over the top slot. Fastball plays with tilt, mostly straight and at the bottom of the zone, 81-82 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 61-65 mph. Changeup is firm, ranged 77-79 mph, worked to glove side.
8.5.18 (Junior Future Games) - 6-foot-1, 160-pound, right-handed pitcher, long-limbed frame. On the mound, tilt and topple delivery, up/down/out, heel lift balance point, gets downhill, cross-bodied style, athleticism in finish. Short, loose arm action, clean, high ¾ slot, easy effort. In-game, fastball had tilt down with occasional hard 2-seam run, 77-79 mph. Curveball, gradual 11/5 break, 62 mph.
3.20.18 - 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, lean frame will fill out. Stretch only delivery, tall and fall, works slightly across his body, closed landing, shoulders stay level. Easy effort from high ¾ slot, well above average arm strength at his age. Fastball showed live action, sinks hard at times 78-79 mph. Slider has 11/5 shape, big sweeping action with feel, control for strikes, 62-65 mph. Changeup sinks, slight deceleration, 64-69 mph.