@BradenAbernathy 
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
2B
Braden
Abernathy
Buckhorn (HS) • AL
6' 2" • 184LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: VBA
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
85.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
32.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
30
Hard Hit %
1/06/24
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
321
Distance (max)
6/18/24
90
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
6.66
60-yd
6/18/24
3.74
30-yd
6/18/24
1.65
10-yd
6/18/24
21.0
Run speed (max)
6/18/24
85
INF Velo
1/06/24
91
OF Velo
6/18/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
5/28/24
83 - 84
Velo Range
5/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
5/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
6/14/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
5/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.5743
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.4777
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Vipers Scout Day
May 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Vipers Scout Weekend
May 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.1
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
85.2
Bat Speed (max)
77.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.66
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Swift
1.65
10-yd
3.74
30-yd
6.66
60-yd
21.0
Run speed (max)
1.74
RSI (max)
34.8
Jump Height (max)
Vipers Scout Weekend
May 13, 2022
Swift
4
SwiftThirtyYard
1.76
10-yd
7
SwiftSixtyYard
2
SwiftTenYard
3.93
30-yd
7.06
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
69.25
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Leaner, long frame. Athletic body, can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with the feet, sits taller in the stance. Stays through contact well. Consistent line drives to the pullside. 77.8 mph bat speed with 26 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Present arm strength, throws on a line.
Defense: Works through the ball well, occasional glove pat.
ATH: 6.66 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.74 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 34.80 max vertical.
Braden Abernathy, Buckhorn (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-1, 176-pounds. Lean with long limbs, more size to be added.
Hit: RHH. Taller stance, hands set back. Slightly uphill bat path with numerous missiles back up the middle. 76.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.0 mph. 313' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Short and quick arm. Accurate.
Defense: Stays in the lower half when throwing, moves with ease.
ATH: 1.68 and 3.79 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 34.90 max vertical.