@BradenWatson35 
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/03/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
C
Braden
Watson
Liberty (HS) • AZ
6' 4" • 211.4LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Marucci Athletics 2025 Tewers
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/03/24
26.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/03/24
80
Hard Hit %
2/03/24
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/03/24
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/03/24
401
Distance (max)
6/02/24
70
Sweet Spot %
2/03/24
7.16
60-yd
2/03/24
3.96
30-yd
2/03/24
1.74
10-yd
2/03/24
19.3
Run speed (max)
6/02/24
71
INF Velo
7/28/21
83
OF Velo
6/02/24
79
C Velo
6/02/24
1.86 - 1.94
Pop Time
2/03/24
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.86 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.5
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).
101.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
401
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4637
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).
97.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.107
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.
2024 ProCase - West
Jun 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.2
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
401
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.8
Exit Velocity (max)
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
286
Distance (avg)
398
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Fall Underclass Showcase (2025-2026 Grads)
Oct 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
2024 ProCase - West
Jun 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Fall Underclass Showcase (2025-2026 Grads)
Oct 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
1.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
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.
2024 ProCase - West
Jun 2, 2024
Swift
1.78
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSI (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.73
RSI (max)
24.6
Jump Height (max)
2022 Fall Underclass Showcase (2025-2026 Grads)
Oct 30, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.36
RSI (max)
1.37
RSI (avg)
1,534
Jump Power (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
22.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
2022
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.
76.65
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.
58.49
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Year in Review: Most Viewed Profiles - Dec 17, 2024
- 2024 Year in Review: Catcher Pop-Time - Dec 16, 2024
- Arizona's Most Viewed Profiles - June - Jul 1, 2024
- 2025 Spring Rankings Update - Feb 23, 2024
- Upperclass Preseason All-State: Positional Data Dive - Feb 7, 2024
- Upperclass Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Feb 6, 2024
- 2022 Arizona Leaderboards: 2025 Positional Velocity - Dec 23, 2022
- 2022 Arizona Leaderboards: Exit Velocity - Dec 1, 2022
- Fall Underclass Showcase: Blast Motion Board - Nov 3, 2022
- Fall Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Nov 2, 2022
- Fall Underclass Showcase: TrackMan Files (Hitting) - Oct 31, 2022
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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.
Braden Watson, a formidable prospect graduating in 2025 from Liberty High School, asserted his physical dominance across the field during the weekends event, leaving an indelible mark with his impressive performance in both the workout sessions and game play. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 215 pounds, Watson showcased his strength and athleticism. Behind the plate, his powerful arm registered an impressive 77 mph, complemented by a swift pop time ranging from 1.86 to 1.94. The true highlight, however, was Watson's prowess at the plate, where he demonstrated exceptional batting skills. Going 5-6 on the day, Watson's hits included a double off the left-center field wall and another off the right-center field wall, showcasing his ability to generate power to all fields. Throughout the entire day, Watson exuded confidence and a commanding presence, establishing himself as a notable prospect to watch in the Arizona baseball scene. Additionally, Watson is committed to the University of Hawaii, adding to the anticipation of his future endeavors in collegiate baseball.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Tall strong athletic build.
Hits: RHH. Wide base with knees pointed slightly inward, hands start high with light bat movement. Path works flat through the zone with a high finish, quick bat speed that produced hard hit linedrives and fly balls to the pullside.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 MPH. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Lower slot behind the plate with good velo behind it.
Defense: 1.99-2.10 pop times. Good actions behind the plate should see quicker times with quicker catch and release.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 58.49 Edge Score