Jakob
Brandenberger

A  6-foot, 205-pound frame with some strength throughout. On the mound, the right-hander works from an average tempo delivery with rhythm that he repeats well. Uses a high leg kick before striding down the mound with quality leg drive and finishing towards the first base side. Arm action is quick in the back with moderate length before coming through a high-¾ slot with arm strength. Fastball sits 81-83 mph with consistent heavy sink in the bottom of the zone, almost all strikes. Curveball shows 11/5 shape with tight spin and late depth at 69-70 mph, mostly strikes. Changeup is advanced with late fade and sink, thrown with full arm speed at 75-77 mph, almost all strikes.

A 6-foot-, 205-pound strong frame throughout,  Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an upright and open stance with rhythm in hands. Uses a small leg lift and small stride to square. Stays upright in stance throughout with a loose  swing. In BP, shows a middle approach with flashes of bat speed and pop in barrel with a flat swing plane, 89 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.29 second 60. Defensively, shows good actions for size with above average hands and feet. Throws with multiple arm angles depending on play with longer arm action.. Shows solid  accuracy at 85 mph across the diamond.

5-30-18
A 6-foot, 205-pound durable frame with strength throughout. On the mound, the right-hander works from an average tempo delivery with rhythm that he repeats well. Arm action is long in the back with a clean and quick circle before coming through a ¾ slot. Fastball was down from where we have seen it before, keeping its plane at 75-78 mph. Curveball shows consistent 11/5 shape with depth at 65-67 mph. In the game, kept batters off balance with his curveball. 

A 6-foot, 205-pound durable frame with strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a narrow, open and upright set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a coiling load with a short stride and late heel plant before launching his hands on a slightly uphill path through extension. In BP, shows a pull approach mostly flat, flashing big pop, some barrels, 88 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.0 second 60. Defensively, shows well above average hands and feet especially for his size with deliberate actions. Throws from multiple slots with ease and excellent accuracy, completing all five plays on the day at 80 mph across the diamond. In the game, put a few good swings on balls. 

9-9-18
A 6-foot, 205-pound frame with some strength. On the mound, the right-hander works from a slightly up tempo delivery with rhythm that he repeats well before driving down the mound and finishing to the first base side. Arm action has length in the back before coming through a high-3/4 slot with quickness. Fastball sits 81-84 mph with late and heavy sink, commanded to both sides of the plate. Breaking ball shows 11/5 shape at times with more rolling shape, other times it takes on 10/4 shape with late depth at 69-73 mph. Changeup has heavy sink, getting swings and misses at 77-78 mph. Both off speed pitches thrown with full arm speed. In the game, Brandenberger retired all five hitters he faced in order, striking out three of them.

A durable 6-foot, 205-pound frame with some strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open, back leg heavy and athletic stance with rhythm in his hands. Uses a short r, hand load, front side coil, and late heal plant before launching his hand on a slightly uphill path with some length and excellent extension. In BP, shows a pull gap approach with occasional lift and consistent carry and pop, mostly barrels, 91 exit velo. Runs a 7.00 60. Defensively, shows advanced hands and clean footwork that project at third base at the next level. Throws from a loose ¾ slot with a long arm stroke at 82 mph across the diamond.