@bbackes06 
88.3
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
Brady
Backes
Parkland JC
La Salle-Peru (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 210.5LBS
R/R • 19yr
La Salle-Peru (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 210.5LBSR/R • 19yr
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.8 - 87.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Changeup
79.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
8/06/24
2094
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
7/18/24
2335
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/19/24
2403
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
227
Distance (max)
6/20/23
29
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.52
60-yd
2/19/24
4.33
30-yd
6/20/23
1.83
10-yd
2/19/24
18.0
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
83
INF Velo
6/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.7
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
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).
1940
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.
22.7
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).
71.0
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).
2307
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Changeup
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).
1861
Changeup
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).
76.0
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).
2328
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Cutter
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).
2100
Cutter
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).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
1735
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.
21.2
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).
70.2
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).
2199
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Changeup
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).
2026
Changeup
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).
74.7
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).
2234
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Cutter
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).
1970
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 87.4
Velo Range
87.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,140
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
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
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.7
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,340
Spin Rate (max)
2,278
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
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.0
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,445
Spin Rate (max)
2,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
82.4
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 81.5
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 86.9
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,335
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
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,229
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.5
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
82.3
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 82.3
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 82.7
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 69.2
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,282
Spin Rate (max)
2,282
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,754
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
78.3
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 85.3
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,297
Spin Rate (max)
2,202
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,324
Spin Rate (max)
2,267
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
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
2,221
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.7
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
79.5
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
2,010
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.52
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.94
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.94
10-yd
4.33
30-yd
7.87
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1,925
Jump Power (max)
30.0
Jump Height (max)
29.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
60.76
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Slider Spin Rate - Dec 2, 2024
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Takeaways - Aug 21, 2024
- Rock Summer Championship 17U: Takeaways - Aug 1, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 9, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2024
- Battle for The Arch: Player Analysis - Oct 23, 2023
- Battle for The Arch: Illinois' Quick Hits - Sep 28, 2023
- South Suburban Open: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 8, 2023
- South Suburban Open: Positional Analysis - Sep 8, 2023
- South Suburban Open: Quick Hits - Jun 22, 2023
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Physical
2023
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.
RHP Brady Backes (La Salle-Peru) provided an intriguing look over his two innings of work. A strong 6-foot-4, 210-pounds, Backes flashed the ability to throw all of his offerings for strikes. His fastball was firm at 84-87 mph (T88) with arm-side run to pair. He complimented his fastball with an 11/5 curveball sitting 71-72 mph that had depth with over 2200 rpm on average, paired with a sharp slider at 74-77 mph that had over 2400 rpm on average. Backes finished with two punchouts over two hitless innings.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 210.5-pounds.
Delivery: Minimal leg lift, quick worker, long extension down the mound with an in-line stride, gains momentum and leads with front hip.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. Struck out two and walked two against no hits or runs in two innings of work.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Firm with slight run, thrown mostly arm-side, strikes. T2140, 1895 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, shorter shape. T2340, 2278 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Firm slider with sharp break, 10/4 shape. T2445, 2403 average rpm.
CH: 79-82 mph. Similar movement to fastball, mimics FB out of the hand. T2139, 2040 average rpm.
CUT: 78-81 mph. Thrown glove side, comes in similar to a fastball, short wrinkle.
RHP Brady Backes (LaSalle-Peru, 2025) is an athletically built 6-foot-3, 194-pound right-hander that flashed some intrigue on the bump. Out of a simple and repeatable delivery, Backes ran his four-seam fastball up to 88.2 mph that played mostly straight through the zone. His two-seamer, which was slightly slower, featured some heavy sinking action to his arm-side, maxing at nearly 16” of horizontal movement. He also featured a cut fastball in the 78-82 mph range that played particularly well off of his other fastballs as it flashed cutting action through the zone. As for his off-speeds, he spun in both a curveball and slider; the curveball featured some depth off an 11/5 plane and was also spun at over 2,300 RPM on average. His slider was thrown at arm-speed and sat in the mid-to-upper-70s with short lateral action through the zone. Rounding out his repertoire was a low-80s changeup with some fade and depth which he killed spin on.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 194-pounds. Muscular build with present lower-half strength.
Delivery: Controlled leg-lift into tall and fall, closed stride, simple.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path, some looseness out front. 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 82-87 mph. 4S: Mostly straight, clean out of hand, some life. 2S: Heavy fading action. T2292, 2046 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Depth off of an 11/5 plane. T2413, 2335 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Short lateral cut, some feel for the zone. T2272, 2229 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Fade and depth, some feel for the zone. T1791, 1741 average rpm.
CUT: 78-82 mph. Short cutting action.
The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Backes pitched in the low-80s, touching 85 mph with his fastball, and showed a 75-78 mph cutter too, to go along with a CB/SL/CH mix.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, tight leg lift tuck, open stride with an in-line front foot at landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 80-83 mph. Low spin, plays straight. T1883, 1642 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T2203, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. Similar shape to cutter at a lesser velocity band. T2282, 2282 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Used sparingly. T1754, 1754 average rpm.
CUT: 74-78 mph. Tight spin.
RHP Brady Backes (LaSalle-Peru, 2025) is a 6-foot-1, 183-pounds incoming junior that works with a hybrid, side-step delivery but showed more comfort working from the stretch. The arm works short, with acceleration out front from a high ¾ slot. Backes currently works with a five-pitch mix consisting of a fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, and cutter. The fastball sat 84-85 mph, topping at 85.6 mph with ride while the changeup was the best of the off-speed offering playing with some feel at the bottom of the zone. The curveball was the better of the breaking balls, displaying sharp 12/6 action.