Brayden
Childress

6-foot-3, 205-pound, physically-advanced, strong build, two-way prospect. 7.05 runner in the 60, laser-timed. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open setup, pre-pitch rhythm, smooth load, toe-tap stride and maintains balance throughout. Present bat speed, short bat path, gap-to-gap approach and fluid rhythm; 90 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, natural at first base, steady hands, clean release. Short, loose arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 80 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, works on-line and lands square. Short, quick, loose arm action, high ¾ slot. Fastball, plays up, straight action, sat 82-84 mph, touched 85. Throws two different breaking balls. Curveball, 11/5 shape, 67-68 mph. Slider, tight spin, 10/4 shape, 69-70 mph. Changeup, fade action, 74-75 mph.

6-foot-3, 205-pound, two-way prospect; physically-advanced wide-shouldered, powerful build. 4.37 runner, home-to-first. Offensively, right-handed hitter, open setup, toe-tap stride and hits off front side. Loose, strong hands, aggressive swing, fast bat, short level bat path and line-drive approach. 88 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, at first base, soft hands, feel around the bag and athletic, quick arm action, Throws topped at 82 mph across the infield. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, smooth delivery, works on-line, lands square and finishes athletically. Quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball pounds the zone, straight action, sat 80-82 mph. Throws a slider and curveball. Both work 11/5 and showed better feel for the curveball. Curveball ranged 65-67 mph while slider sat 68-70 mph. Changeup, fastball arm speed, 73-74 mph.