20.2
Hand Speed (max)
8/02/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
2B
Braden
Welke
Portage Northern (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: ATH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: ATH
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/02/23
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/02/23
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/02/23
301
Distance (max)
8/02/23
83
Sweet Spot %
8/02/23
7.64
60
8/02/23
4.22
30-yd
8/02/23
1.77
10-yd
8/02/23
18
Run speed (max)
8/02/23
73
INF Velo
1/21/23
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
8/02/23
1.95 - 2.03
Pop Time
8/02/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
296
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.64
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.64
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase - Aug 3, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Jan 21, 2023
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Braden Welke: C/2B, (2024) Portage Northern, MI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (64.3 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph; shows consistent hands, a clean transfer, and consistent feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.95-2.03 pop time. Clean staggered setup with above average flexibility. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Braden Welke: C/2B, (2024) Portage Northern, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a narrow active stance with a smooth tight load, then uses a small short stride. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. While in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 73 mph; (Max spin ; Avg ).