Prep Baseball Report
Kade Brantley
Kade Brantley

CLASS OF 2027

RHP
1B

Kade
Brantley

Thompson (HS) • AL
6' 2" • 199.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: TPL
2027 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

86.4
Velocity (max)
1/17/26
84.1 - 86.4
Velo Range
1/17/26
2129
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26

Curveball

73 - 75
Velo Range
1/17/26
2117
Spin Rate (avg)
8/17/25

Slider

73.6 - 78.1
Velo Range
8/17/25
2285
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/26
Power
98
Exit Velocity (max)
1/17/26
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/17/26
356
Distance (max)
8/17/25
63
Sweet Spot %
1/17/26
Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/26
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/17/26
13.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/17/25
63
Hard Hit %
1/17/26
Run
7.29
60-yd
8/17/25
4.02
30-yd
8/17/25
1.68
10-yd
8/17/25
18.8
Run speed (max)
8/17/25
Defense
83
INF Velo
8/17/25
90
OF Velo
1/17/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2026
2025
Outfield Velocity
90.0
Infield Velocity
83.0

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
98.0
Exit Velocity Avg
88.6
Distance Max
346
Distance Avg
175
Launch Angle Avg
14.8805
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
85.4
Distance Max
356
Distance Avg
175
Launch Angle Avg
20.9281
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
98.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
71.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2129
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2095
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2285
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2081
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2117
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
75.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2233
Slider
Total Movement Avg
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 86.4
Velo Range
85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,261
Spin Rate (max)
2,129
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
2,095
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,319
Spin Rate (max)
2,285
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.2
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,081
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
70.4
Velocity (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 78.1
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,233
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

2026
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 86
FB
73 - 75
CB
77 - 78
SL
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Pitching
85
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
70 - 70
CB
74 - 78
SL

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.12
RSI
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.68
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
1.63
RSI (max)
20.3
Jump Height (max)
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Vald
1.68
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.66
RSI (max)
22.4
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
75.08
Edge Score
70.37

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/17/26
Kade Brantley, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 199-pounds. "Longer-limbed athlete, leaner frame."
Delivery: Quicker tempo throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm action., Easy arm speed.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Arm side run., Down in the zone. T2261, 2129 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. 11/5 shape., Tighter spin., Down in the zone. T2134, 2095 average rpm.
SL: 77-78 mph. "Short, horizontal break." T2319, 2285 average rpm.
ATH: 1.79 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.
1/17/26
Kade Brantley, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 199-pounds. "Longer-limbed athlete, leaner frame."
Hit: RHH. Even stance with a balanced set up., Relaxed hand set. Showed the ability to work to all fields., Minimal stride., Firm contact with several liners. 71.2 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. "Loose, quicker arm.", Longer arm path.
Defense: Clean routes to the ball., Smooth defensive actions.
ATH: 1.79 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.08 Edge Score
8/17/25
Kade Brantley, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Physical and sturdy frame with present strength.
Delivery: Controlled actions, repeatbale delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 action, quick arm.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Showed late life, moved it up and down in the zone. T2167, 2081 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Late depth, tight spin. Hard to pick up out of the hand. T2117, 2117 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Late break, tight spin commanded well to the gloveside. T2344, 2233 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.40 max vertical.
8/17/25
Kade Brantley, Thompson (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Physical and sturdy frame with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, natural stance. Hands work inside the baseball. Some lag in the barrel with an upward path. Power to the pull side gap with an all fields appraoch. 71.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Longer arm stroke, higher 3/4 action.
Defense: Shows the glove early, works well from the ground up.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.40 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 70.37 Edge Score

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 2"
Ht
199.3
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
River Run Fall Games
Aug 17, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 2"
Ht
197.1
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)