Top 10 Profiles of 2022 - No. 10 - '23 Buddy Brands (Tigard)
December 29, 2022
As we approach the end of 2022, we're taking account of the PBR Oregon player profile pages to determine the players in our backyard whose profiles earned the most attention throughout the year. We're counting down the top-10 profiles in the state that received the most views, starting at 10 and on, concluding our countdown on New Year's Day by revealing the most-viewed profile of the year.
MOST VIEWED PROFILES
#10 - '23 Buddy Brands (Tigard)
Buddy Brands
Class of 2023 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 7 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: TigardState: OR
- Summer Team: Gunderson Baseball
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(07/28/21)
84 - 87
FB
(07/28/21)
72 - 74
CB
(05/29/21)
78 - 80
CH
(07/28/21)
70 - 72
SL
(02/17/21)
Position
7.26
60-yard
(07/28/21)
76
INF Velo
(02/17/21)
96
Exit Velo
(02/17/21)
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
84.8 - 87.1
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
90.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/29/21)
2321
Spin Rate (max)
(05/29/21)
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/29/21)
IVB (max)
(02/17/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/17/21)
HM (max)
(02/17/21)
HM (avg)
(02/17/21)
Extension (avg)
(05/29/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(05/29/21)
Spin Score (max)
(05/29/21)
Zone %
(02/17/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.3
Velo Range
84.8 - 87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.4
Spin Rate (max)
2283
Spin Rate (avg)
2126
Spin Score (max)
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.8
Velo Range
84.8 - 87
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.4
Spin Rate (max)
2321
Spin Rate (avg)
2199
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87
Velo Range
83.4 - 86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.1
Spin Rate (max)
2214
Spin Rate (avg)
2167
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.2
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
69.4 - 78.8
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/29/21)
2246
Spin Rate (max)
(05/29/21)
2128
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
IVB (max)
(05/29/21)
IVB (avg)
(05/29/21)
HM (max)
(05/29/21)
HM (avg)
(05/29/21)
Extension (avg)
(05/29/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(05/29/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Zone %
(05/29/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
79.2
Velo Range
69.4 - 78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.3
Spin Rate (max)
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
2128
Spin Score (max)
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.6
Velo Range
71.2 - 73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.6
Spin Rate (max)
2246
Spin Rate (avg)
2121
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.5
Velocity (max)
(02/17/21)
70.8 - 72.5
Velo Range
(02/17/21)
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/17/21)
2181
Spin Rate (max)
(02/17/21)
2131
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/17/21)
IVB (max)
(02/17/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/17/21)
HM (max)
(02/17/21)
HM (avg)
(02/17/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/17/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/17/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/17/21)
Zone %
(02/17/21)
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
72.5
Velo Range
70.8 - 72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.8
Spin Rate (max)
2181
Spin Rate (avg)
2131
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
77.0 - 80.1
Velo Range
(07/28/21)
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/29/21)
2153
Spin Rate (max)
(07/28/21)
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/28/21)
IVB (max)
(02/17/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/17/21)
HM (max)
(02/17/21)
HM (avg)
(02/17/21)
Extension (avg)
(05/29/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(05/29/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/28/21)
Zone %
(05/29/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.1
Velo Range
77 - 80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.3
Spin Rate (max)
2153
Spin Rate (avg)
2108
Spin Score (max)
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
1384
Spin Rate (avg)
1384
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.1
Velo Range
75.5 - 77
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.1
Spin Rate (max)
1710
Spin Rate (avg)
1634
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/17/21)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/17/21)
235
Distance (avg)
(07/28/21)
325
Distance (max)
(07/28/21)
Hard Hit %
(02/17/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/28/21)
Line Drive %
(07/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/17/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/17/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.5
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
325
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.5
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
325
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.5
Distance (avg)
167
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
88.3
Distance (avg)
183
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
(02/17/21)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/17/21)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
(02/17/21)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/17/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/17/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/17/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/28/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
66.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
66.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Oregon Top Prospect Games
May 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
62.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
67.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(07/28/21)
Stride Length (avg)
(07/28/21)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(07/28/21)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
Arm Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(07/28/21)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(07/28/21)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(07/28/21)
Arm Path (avg)
(07/28/21)
Deception (avg)
(07/28/21)
Torque (avg)
(07/28/21)
Efficiency (avg)
(07/28/21)
Sequencing (avg)
(07/28/21)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Videos
FG 2021
(7/28/21)
(7/28/21)
(5/29/21)
(5/29/21)
Player News
- WK 9 Diamond Notes (5.8.23 - 5.14.23) - May 15, 2023
- Uncommitted Spotlight - 2023 Top Uncommitted - Dec 16, 2022
- Q&A With Oregon Commit Buddy Brands - Jan 20, 2022
- Early Look At 2022 State Player of the Year Candidates - Jan 18, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 10, 2022
- Top-10 Profiles of 2021: No. 2, Buddy Brands - Dec 30, 2021
- PBR Future Games: Hop+ Leaderboard & Insight - Oct 14, 2021
- Shooter's Standouts: Future Games Pitching - Sep 1, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- Hitters Headline Day 1 of Future Games Pool Play - Jul 30, 2021
- Top Pitchers Coming To Future Games - Jul 21, 2021
- PNW Uncommitted 2023s - Mar 11, 2021
Scouting Report
Currently our 6th overall player in the class, Brands has been on the scene for a while now since he had a breakout 2021 season which culminated with a terrific showing at the ‘21 PBR Future Games. A polished righty with mature pitchability and consistent command, Brands was pitching 87-90 late this summer at Area Codes and has flashed similar velocity across multiple looks in both game and bullpen settings. At 6’2, 200 lbs, he has a starter build and pitches with sustainable effort. He uses a firm SL/Cutter as his main secondary and it flashes tight, late darting action at 79-81. Doesn’t need to use his CH often but its a quality 3rd offering with arm-side run at 77-80. Given his velocity, stuff and track record of throwing strikes, Brands is set for another strong season on the mound and is likely to have several suitors in the market for his ability.
Brands looked every bit the part of a future starter as he dominated the opposition across two appearances. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander is an elite mover down the mound with a flawless delivery that allows him to find a consistent ¾ slot. The fastball worked at an effortless 86-88 to both sides of the plate producing some ride and run through the zone while procuring swings and misses. Brands flashed feel for both a gradual curveball in the low 70s that he landed for strikes, and a firmer cutter/slider in the upper 70s that holds upside as a potential out pitch moving forward. He also showcased feel for a faded 77-80 changeup that profiles well off the fastball. With relatively low miles on him, Brands has immense upside moving forward. He committed to Oregon following the event.