@leftysquish2023 
85.1
Velocity (max)
8/08/22
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Brandon
Short
Otero JC
Coal Ridge (HS) • CO
5' 9" • 162LBS
R/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Colorado Recruits
Coal Ridge (HS) • CO
5' 9" • 162LBS
R/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Colorado Recruits
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 84
Velo Range
8/08/22
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/22
Changeup
69 - 72
Velo Range
5/25/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
5/25/20
1780
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/20
Slider
73 - 75
Velo Range
8/08/22
2147
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/22
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/22
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/22
324
Distance (max)
8/08/22
57
Sweet Spot %
8/15/20
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/22
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/22
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/22
13
Hard Hit %
8/08/22
7.42
60-yd
8/15/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
70
INF Velo
7/11/19
78
OF Velo
8/15/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2020
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
230
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.6
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).
78.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
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.
2022 Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado State Games - Underclass
Aug 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.4
Exit Velocity (max)
68.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
48
Distance (avg)
67
Distance (max)
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.4
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.
2022 Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado State Games - Underclass
Aug 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
59.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2047
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.
24.7
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Slider
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).
2147
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1979
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.
25.7
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).
63.2
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).
1780
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).
2022 Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 83.9
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,129
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.9
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,256
Spin Rate (max)
2,147
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Colorado State Games - Underclass
Aug 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 78.2
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,110
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 64.0
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,780
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.2
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,856
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.9
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 65.8
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,985
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
Extension (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 70.5
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,022
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
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.
76.53
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. Compact frame with some present strength.
Delivery: Shorter arm stroke coming through a high-3/4 slot
Arm Action: .
FB: T85.1, 82-84 mph. Stays on plane. T2129, 2047 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. 11/4 shape, mirrors fastball with later action T2256, 2147 average rpm.
Body: 5-9, 162-pounds. Compact frame with some present strength.
Hits: RHH. Wide base, even and balanced, hands shoulder high with some rhythm, elbow tucked to body, weight shift back with small stride forward starts swing. Flatter bat path with above average bat speed.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 MPH. 324' max distance. Developing power.
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph. Moderate arm stroke coming through a high-3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet moving through the ball, smooth transfer.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 76.53 Edge Score
Big side step transition to pivot in middle of the mound. Leg lift waist high with toe down, slight coil in balanced position. Dip/Drive to deliver, open toe stride. Short arc on back side to good extension. Good glove side leverage and front side push through. OT Release FB 76 Minimal movement, but in the zone. CB 63-65 Gradual 12/6 break CH 69-70 Maintains good mechanics in the stretch.
Positional Profile: LHP/ 1B
Body: 5-5 130
Run: 7.55
Hit: RHH Upright stance, with quick stride to launch. Medium straight leg kick to stride in line. Bat head is upright and hands lower during load. Arm angles have slight lengthening. Hand path has upward trajectory. Can benefit by using lower half rotational acceleration. Middle of the field/Oppo approach. Exit Velo 75
Power: Would consider a 1b/2b type hitter
Arm: OF Velo 78 Shortened arc on backside. Long toss will benefit Brandon in his future
Defense: Good hand eye, rushed his Ground balls in showcase. Great transition with catch to release Also a LHP!