24
Hand Speed (max)
3/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
Braden
Kauffman
Westview Jr., Sr. High (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pack Gold 2024
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pack Gold 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/04/23
6.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/04/23
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
301
Distance (max)
3/04/23
64
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
85
INF Velo
2/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
7/21/22
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/21/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
66 - 66
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 64
Velo Range
6/23/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
142
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
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.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1.31
RSi (max)
1.31
RSi (avg)
1,396
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.8
Jump Height (avg)
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.11
RSi (max)
1,340
Jump Power (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
24.7
Jump Height (avg)
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Pitch Ai
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Position Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance. Toe tap stride w/ compact upper body load. Knob works tight across the chest w/ barrel working upwards. Developing power potential.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.Loose, quick arm from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet w/ soft hands and a clean exchange. Has a chance to stick at SS at the next level.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame
Hits: RHH. Wide stance with an open front foot. Uses a toe tap stride to shift weight into the backside. Small load of the hands as he makes his forward move to create separation. Tight, efficient turn - slightly upward bat path.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 MPH. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.Loose, whippy arm - shows the ability to use multiple slots.
Defense: Advanced defensive actions. Soft hands with next-level footwork. Very good body control.