87
Velocity (max)
8/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Braxton
Yates
Dixie (HS) • UT
6' 2" • 179.7LBS
L/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBA Utah
6' 2" • 179.7LBSL/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBA Utah
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 86
Velo Range
8/04/23
2125
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
6/17/23
1356
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/23
Curveball
74.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
6/17/23
2068
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/23
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/23
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/23
332
Distance (max)
6/17/23
40
Sweet Spot %
6/17/23
25
Hand Speed (max)
6/17/23
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/17/23
21.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/17/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.1
60
6/17/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
6/17/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.3
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 PBR Scout Day: CBA Summit
Jun 17, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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 PBR Scout Day: CBA Summit
Jun 17, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
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).
2121
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.
25.1
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Curveball
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).
2068
Curveball
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).
75.7
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).
1356
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Cutter
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).
2025
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.9
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,303
Spin Rate (max)
2,125
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.0
Velocity (max)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
82.3
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 80.6
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,152
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Scout Day: CBA Summit
Jun 17, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 84.7
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,113
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.2
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,068
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,522
Spin Rate (max)
1,356
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
32.95
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Utah Diamond Notes: Week Three - Mar 27, 2024
- Utah Players of the Week: Yates, Barrett - Mar 19, 2024
- Utah Diamond Notes: Week One - Mar 12, 2024
- Program Preview: Dixie - Feb 27, 2024
- Utah Class of 2024 Rankings Update: Top-10 Breakdown - Aug 22, 2023
- 2023 West Coast Games: Team Review - Aug 13, 2023
- 2023 West Coast Games: Team Utah Preview - Aug 3, 2023
- CBA Summit Scout Day: Statistical Analysis - Jun 21, 2023
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
The younger brother of a former Dodgers draft and Utah Valley RHP-Kayler Yates, who is coming into his own as a college prospect as well. Yates jumped on the scene this past spring at Dixie HS as a solid offensive player w/2B and 3B type extra base power and a lean athletic frame to build upon. A solid mover with long lanky movement patterns as a hustling instinctive defensive OF w/solid jumps and covers ground. A slasher type hitter that impacts the ball hard to the gaps and can carry the OF’ers for xtra bases. A quick hitting stroke that could find himself as a potential two way type at the JUCO level, but his LH arm is making a move to where he could be a very valuable piece in a quality JUCO program or D2 school. The delivery is an old school get into your legs and drive down the slope low to the ground ala an old school drop/drive type. The arm is quick and clean and gets good ext out front with a full finish and solid inline direction to the plate. The FB 83-87 jumps on hitters as he shows a late shoulder turn out front in hiding the baseball and creating deception in his delivery and release point. The CB has solid promise as he can sweep the breaking ball to LHH’s and creates a tough angle to get off good swings. It’s a S/M pitch. Can back door the breaking ball and also bury to RHH’s and gets a ton of swing over and miss action. The CH fades with deception and has heavy arm side run and gets late sink. Solid avg pitch that creates a 3 pitch mix that will be enticing for colleges to grab. Wouldn’t surprise me if he puts on another 10-15 Lbs by next spring if we don’t see some upper 80’s readings approaching 90 mph in the next 6-9 months. Keep a close eye on this kid as he comes from a baseball family with some intriguing bloodlines.