Brayden Butzin: C/RHP, (2025) Oak Harbor, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. (61.9 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall quiet stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Has developing bat speed, level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels during his rounds. Line drive approach. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.91-2.02.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

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Brayden Butzin: C/RHP, (2025) Oak Harbor, OH. 5-foot-9, 160-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Setup was comprised of a tall balanced stance and an arm bar active load. Bat speed is quick, shows a rotational swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels during his round. Line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 74 mph. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; he had a pop time of 2.09-2.12. Capable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and a tall balance point. upright finish. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph; has command down in the zone and tailing slight action with flat movement. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1971). Has gradual sweeping action and sporadic control on his flat curveball (65-66). (Max spin 1973; Avg 1735). Throws a tight changeup (68-70) that shows down in the zone command and fading action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Brayden Butzin, Oak Harbor, 2025, OH

Position: C/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Setup was liked of a tall balanced stance and an arm bar active load. Quick bat speed. Level finish, rotational swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 78.5 mph. 61.5 mph bat speed average. 17.6 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. 

Pitching: Capable. Stretch only delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, upright finish.

FB: T79. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 2030;  Avg 1971). Down in the zone accuracy, tailing slight action, flat movement. 

CB: 65-66 mph. Sporadic control, gradual sweeping action, flat movement. (Max spin 1973; Avg 1735). 

CH: 68-70 mph. Down in the zone command, fading action, tight movement. 

Brayden Butzin: C/RHP, (2025) Oak Harbor, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (61.82 mph bat speed average). (18.53 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a small controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a level swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels through his rounds. Pull side approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 71 mph; had consistent hands, a natural developing exchange, and average footwork. he had a pop time of 2.03-2.09. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed consistent accuracy to the base and a compact arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.66 at the event. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a compact arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands square with upright finish. Threw his fastball 73-77 mph; had some action with straight movement. (Max spin 2277; Avg 2050). His 11/5 curveball (59-62) shows slight action. (Max spin 1917; Avg 1833). 

Brayden Butzin: C/RHP, (2025) Oak Harbor, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 81 mph. (63.55 mph bat speed average). (21.72 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a simple swing plane and high finish. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 71 mph; had firm hands, consistent developing footwork, and a natural exchange. he had a pop time of 2.12-2.22. Has staggered setup. Showed a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.59. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-76 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2060; Avg 1929). His 10/4 11/5 curveball (61-64) showed sweeping action. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1860). His changeup (62-63) shows tailing action. He has deceiving action on his knuckleball.