Elijah Brandner: 1B/RHP, (2025) Hamilton, OH. 6-foot-2, 207-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, shows an upward loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls during his round. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; showed smooth in control feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. On the mound, showed developing arm speed with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher. Produced a fastball that came in at 65-68 mph. Showed tilt. (Max spin 1543; Avg 1483). Threw his 11/5 curveball (60-62) with down in the zone command. (Max spin 1555; Avg 1498). His changeup (63-64) shows sinking action.
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Elijah Brandner: 1B/RHP, (2025) Hamilton, OH. 6-foot-2, 207-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, shows an upward loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls during his round. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; showed smooth in control feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. On the mound, showed developing arm speed with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher. Produced a fastball that came in at 65-68 mph. Showed tilt. (Max spin 1543; Avg 1483). Threw his 11/5 curveball (60-62) with down in the zone command. (Max spin 1555; Avg 1498). His changeup (63-64) shows sinking action.