Brady
Cunningham

INF/RHP Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice, 2027) stood out as a two-way prospect this weekend. A recent PBR Junior Future Games participant, Cunningham has been a standout at seemingly every tournament we’ve seen him at this summer and this weekend was no different. Cunningham stands in at a physical 6-foot-1, 195-pounds with strength throughout. Starting on the mound Sunday morning, Cunningham navigated a two-pitch mix to get himself through three scoreless innings, scattering three hits and two walks, while also punching out five in the outing. Cunningham’s fastball worked 78-79 mph, T80 with mostly 4-seam action. He paired the fastball with an 11/5-shaped breaking ball that seemed to be thrown with more conviction than previously seen this summer. Cunningham can also swing it at the dish. A right-handed hitter, Cunningham has a very simple setup and swing at the plate that manufactures easy power to both gaps. Cunningham collected two hits on Sunday morning, including a pull-side triple.

RHP/INF Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice) was another name to know from the 2027 Cangelosi Sparks squad that ended up taking home the Championship at their age group. Cunningham has a 6-foot-1, 195-pound, strong, advanced frame and true two-way potential. In a quick look on Friday he squared up a baseball to center field, showing strong wrists and a heavy barrel.

Cunningham impressed for the second day in a row with his offensive pop. He barreled a ball to deep center for the Sparks for a double. 

Cunningham has a large, physically imposing frame from the right side of the plate. Setting up tall, he has a medium leg-lift load, a level bat path with natural lift and barrel control. Was on the barrel going 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. 

Gavin Stanislawski, Anthony Cartolano, Aidan Dillon, Mikey Watson, Jordan Culbreath and Brady Cunningham are just a few 2027s in attendance that showed well and are heading to Brother Rice next year. Of them, Stanislawski had one of the top all-around showings on the day. On the mound, he has a polished repertoire with a clean upside arm and fastball that topped at 82 mph. Stanislawski also had one of the more intriguing swings on the day, working highly-repeatable, short and flat through the zone with a knack for hard contact.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Strong, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Starts open and works back to even with a controlled stride.  Quick hands, flat path with some extension through contact, bat-speed.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 285’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Longer draw, loose into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays into the center of the body, gathers through transfer and plays with body control on the move.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Stretch only, repeatable actions, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Four seam with easy life through the zone. T1943, 1903 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed depth. T1604, 1493 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, plays similar to the fastball. T1781, 1742 average rpm.

Brady Cunningham, Undecided, 2027, IL

Position: RHP/3B

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a tall stance with a small controlled load, then uses a short stride. Present bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 87.5 mph exit velocity, average 72.4 mph. 71.0 mph bat speed average. 20.6 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid.

Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.

Run: 7.52 

Pitching: Advanced. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, loose clean arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.

FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1681;  Avg 1565). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.

CB: 63-65 mph. 11/5 sharp movement. (Max spin 1939; Avg 1806).

CH: 73-74 mph.