Brady Rickenbach: C/1B, (2024) Central Catholic, NH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound projectable frame. Projectable in the box, Rickenbach clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a long flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 60 mph; showed developing feet, a developing transfer, and developing soft hands. recorded a pop time of 2.16-2.20. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base.
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Brady Rickenbach: C/1B, (2024) Central Catholic, NH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound sturdy frame. Above average in the box, Rickenbach clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, had a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Laterally, his movements were developing. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 67 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and developing feet. Consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.20. Average flexibility and athletic setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action.
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Brady Rickenbach, Central Catholic, 2024, NH
Position: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 77.19 mph. 64.73 mph bat speed average. 22.46 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.10-2.20 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Athletic setup with average flexibility. Laterally, his movements were developing.
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
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Brady Rickenbach: C/1B, (2024) Central Catholic, NH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound projectable frame. Projectable in the box, Rickenbach clocked an exit velocity of 93 mph. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a long flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 60 mph; showed developing feet, a developing transfer, and developing soft hands. recorded a pop time of 2.16-2.20. Clean setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the base.
Brady Rickenbach: C/1B, (2024) Central Catholic, NH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound sturdy frame. Above average in the box, Rickenbach clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, had a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Laterally, his movements were developing. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 67 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft hands, and developing feet. Consistently had pop times of 2.10-2.20. Average flexibility and athletic setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action.
Scout Evaluation
Brady Rickenbach, Central Catholic, 2024, NH
Position: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide stance with a small load, then used a short stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 77.19 mph. 64.73 mph bat speed average. 22.46 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.10-2.20 pop times. Soft hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Athletic setup with average flexibility. Laterally, his movements were developing.
Arm: 67 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.