Then & Now: Brady Waddell, SS/RHP, Rapid City Stevens
January 5, 2026
In our Then & Now series, we examine how North and South Dakota athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at Brady Waddell, a SS/RHP in the class of 2027.
Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below:
Fastball Velo: 83.8 mph (Jun 2024) ➡️ 88.3 mph (Jun 2025)
Exit Velo: 86.1 (Mar 2024) ➡️ 93.1 (Jun 2025)
Infield Velo: 83 (Mar 2024) ➡️ 90 (Jun 2025)
UPCOMING DAKOTAS EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| South Dakota Preseason ID | 02/21/2026 | Avera Dome, Sioux Falls, SD |
| South Dakota Rising Stars ID | 02/21/2026 | Avera Dome, Sioux Falls, SD |
| North Dakota Preseason ID | 03/07/2026 | Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND |
| North Dakota Rising Stars ID | 03/07/2026 | Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND |