85.4
Velocity (max)
2/22/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Jake
Branch
Normal Community (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: BNBA Gold
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: BNBA Gold
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 85
Velo Range
2/22/23
1979
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Changeup
77.9 - 81.1
Velo Range
2/22/23
1927
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Curveball
73.4 - 75.2
Velo Range
8/08/23
2236
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Slider
71 - 75
Velo Range
7/07/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/23
292
Distance (max)
2/22/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
20
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/23
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/23
13.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/23
-
Hard Hit %
6.94
60
2/22/23
3.85
30-yd
2/22/23
1.65
10-yd
2/22/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
2/22/23
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
2/22/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
1978
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.
24.0
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).
74.2
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).
2134
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).
78.8
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).
1843
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).
82.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
1942
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.
23.8
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).
71.5
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).
2149
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).
78.9
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).
1759
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.4
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 75.2
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,091
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 79.0
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,019
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.8
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
Spin Rate (max)
1,971
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,323
Spin Rate (max)
2,236
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.1
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,866
Spin Rate (max)
1,776
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.3
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.5
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.9
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.94
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.94
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.65
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.94
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSi (max)
2.06
RSi (avg)
1,181
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.54
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2024 Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 24, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 20 Normal Community - Mar 5, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 25, 2023
- Peoria Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 27, 2023
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 16, 2022
- Peoria Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 28, 2022
- Peoria Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 25, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 1 - Jun 25, 2021
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Uncommitted. Lean and projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame, high waist with more in the tank. Got the nod for the Ironmen and threw it well over his 3.2 innings of work, allowing just one earned run over the outing. The right-hander cruised with his fastball in the 80-82 mph range with heavy sinking action, working it to both sides of the plate. He also showed some feel in his 11/5 breaking ball, playing at 71-74 mph to pair off the fastball, flashing depth and sharp action at times.
Uncommitted. Lean and projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame, high waist with more in the tank. Got the nod for the Ironmen and threw it well over his 3.2 innings of work, allowing just one earned run over the outing. The right-hander cruised with his fastball in the 80-82 mph range with heavy sinking action, working it to both sides of the plate. He also showed some feel in his 11/5 breaking ball, playing at 71-74 mph to pair off the fastball, flashing depth and sharp action at times.
Senior RHP Jake Branch is another arm that showed well at this past summer’s Illinois State Games. Listed at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds, the right-hander wields a fastball in the mid-80s with heavy movement to his arm-side. He also has a dynamic curveball/changeup duo to pair off his fastball and keep hitters guessing.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. Slim build. Some strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet pre-pitch actions. Simple swing, lets the ball travel, short path, level through the zone at times and line-drive approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 90 mph. Easy life and carry from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, plays through the ball.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg kick into drop and drive lower half, in-line finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-85 mph. Slight running action, hops out of the hand, flashed carry. T2112, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. 11/5 shape with depth. T2323, 2236 average rpm.
CH: 78-81 mph. Depth, thrown with intent. T1866, 1776 average rpm.