22.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Braden
Markus
Olentangy (HS) • OH
5' 5" • 140LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Olentangy STIX
5' 5" • 140LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Olentangy STIX
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/16/21
26.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/07/21
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/07/21
272
Distance (max)
6/16/21
75
Sweet Spot %
7/07/21
7.16
60
6/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
7/07/21
2.07 - 2.19
Pop Time
6/16/21
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
7/07/21
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/07/21
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Changeup
61 - 64
Velo Range
7/07/21
1241
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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.
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
77.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
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.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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).
1817
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.
25.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
52.4
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).
1241
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).
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.0
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,817
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
55.1
Velocity (max)
49.8 - 55.0
Velo Range
48.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,404
Spin Rate (max)
1,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
73.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
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Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound. At the plate, Markus had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.55 mph bat speed average). (20.27 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 70 mph; has a clean exchange, developing quick feet, and sure hands. produced pop times of 2.15-2.30. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.52. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 74-76 mph. Showed slight running action.. His changeup (61-64) has some action.
Braden Markus: C/OF, (2024) Olentangy, OH. 5-foot-5, 140-pound athletic build. During batting practice, Markus had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (66.46 mph bat speed average). (21.48 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a low controlled load, then used a small leg kick stride. Has average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 69 mph; showed athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. consistently had pop times of 2.07-2.19. Above average flexibility and athletic clean setup. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.16. Raw on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a moderate arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; shows arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1918; Avg 1816). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (51-54).