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Shannon Getting Looks From Big-Time Schools


Bruce Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Senior Writer

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Shannon Getting Looks From Big-Time Schools

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Brady Shannon

Class of 2022 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Youngstown Ursuline
    State: OH
  • Summer Team: Release
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.87
60-yard
(08/02/20)
78
INF Velo
(02/16/20)
83
OF Velo
(08/01/20)
100
Exit Velo
(08/01/20)
Position
60-yard
6.99
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
97
Position
60-yard
6.87
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
100
Position
60-yard
6.87
OF Velo
83
Exit Velo
100
Position
60-yard
7.27
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
92
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/02/20)
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/02/20)
234
Distance (avg)
(08/02/20)
386
Distance (max)
(08/02/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/02/20)
Barrel %
(08/02/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/02/20)
Line Drive %
(08/02/20)
Fly Ball %
(02/15/21)
Ground Ball %
(08/02/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.8
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
313
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.5
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
386
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
(08/02/20)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/02/20)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
(08/02/20)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/02/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/02/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/02/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/02/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/15/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
22.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.1
Bat Speed (avg)
69.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.4
Hand Speed (avg)
24.6
Bat Speed (max)
76.4
Bat Speed (avg)
71.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Shannon GETTING LOOKS FROM BIG-TIME SCHOOLS

NORTH LIMA - A number of big-time colleges have had Brady Shannon on their radar. The top-ranked uncommitted junior in Ohio has now narrowed down his potential schools.

“It started at the beginning of summer playing with Release and going to PBRs a lot,” the Youngstown Ursuline 2022 said. “I was talking with ACC and Big 10 schools, a lot of them, but I’ve narrowed it down. Right now Pitt, UCF and Cincinnati are my top options, though I’ve not visited any. I'd still consider other schools at this point, but I do feel I am getting closer to a decision.”

The world of covid has hindered the chances to get on campus to see what each school is like.

“I’ve been at Cincinnati for football and Pitt is only an hour away and I’ve been there for football as well,” Shannon noted. “I’m hoping to visit UCF once there’s a chance.”

The inability of colleges to see players live has had an effect according to the 12th-ranked junior in the state..

“Colleges can’t see you in-person, it’s just an eye test all based on video,” Shannon explained. “You can’t do a true visit, so it’s affected things a lot. I’ve sent out highlight films to all the colleges.”

Performing at the Future Games in August was a major benefit in the recruiting process.

“That helped a lot,” Shannon noted. “They were able to see me play against a lot of good competition and see how I matched up with that type of talent.”

The 16-year-old learned plenty at the PBR event.

“It was definitely an eye opener to go to a showcase where you’re not the star all the time,” pointed out Shannon, who is also a football standout at quarterback with college offers from Kent State, Cincinnati, Akron and Toledo along with interest from Pitt and Penn State. “It makes you just want to work harder to be better.”

Jordan Chiero, Ohio PBR Director of Scouting, is more than impressed with what Shannon has to offer.

“He is one of the most physically gifted prospects we have in the state who I don't think has reached or even come close to his ceiling as a baseball player yet,” Chiero said. “He's a three-sport guy, so I think he's only going to continue to grow as he becomes a baseball-only athlete at the next level. He stood out at the Future Games for his combination of size, athleticism and explosiveness even while being surrounded by some of the top prospects in the country. The BP is ridiculous where he routinely launches balls around 400 feet with exit velocities that will consistently sit around the triple-digit mark.

“If you put him in a D-I uniform today and he took BP with a team, not only would he fit in, I'm not sure he wouldn't stand out,” Chiero continued. “From an in-game prospective, he's also got production to go along with the projection as he was arguably the offensive MVP for Team Ohio and we've seen him fly several no-doubters this summer.”

Where the 6-3 210-pounder fits in at the next level is uncertain.

“Some have me as a true outfielder, but I know I can play both,” pointed out Shannon, who plays third base and outfield at Ursuline but is strictly an outfielder in the summer with Release. “I’ll play wherever they want me to play as long as I get on the field.”

Shannon sees pros and cons with being a three-sport athlete.

“It helps schools know I’m versatile with a lot of athleticism,” noted Shannon, who also excels at basketball in addition to baseball and football. “But it hurts that some might think I’m just a football player and by getting offers there it might change me to that route.”

However, Shannon quickly points to “America’s Pastime” as his sport of the future.

“It’s definitely baseball,” Shannon said when questioned about playing football or baseball at the next level. “If a school offers to do both, I’d be willing to play both in college. But if it comes down to it, I’ll choose baseball.”

The second-ranked 2022 outfielder in Ohio believes there are an enormous amount of positives he can bring to a college program.

“I’m a hard worker that will do what the coaches say and adjust to whatever they want,” Shannon noted. “I’m definitely a kid that wants to win.”

That means continuing to strive to make improvements as a player.

“I’m working on my speed,” Shannon related. “I’m also lifting a lot to get my bat speed up.”

The hope is that a college decision comes by the end of 2020 or early next year in January or February according to the 3.81 student who is uncertain as to a college major.

“I’m grateful for all the attention I’m getting,” explained Shannon, who has been talking to schools about football since freshman year but only recently about baseball. “It all came up so quickly. I had nothing till this summer, until I joined Release and started doing PBRs. I’m very grateful for the position I’m in.”