@BraxtonHightow2 21.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/25
CLASS OF 2028
1B
3B
Braxton
Hightower
Dunlap (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 245.2LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor Illinois 2028 Scout Team
5' 11" • 245.2LBSR/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Wow Factor Illinois 2028 Scout Team
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/25
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/25
20
Hard Hit %
8/05/25
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/25
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/25
323
Distance (max)
6/18/24
55
Sweet Spot %
2/19/25
7.75
60-yd
8/05/25
4.24
30-yd
8/05/25
1.81
10-yd
4/12/23
17.5
Run speed (max)
8/05/25
77
INF Velo
6/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70.3
Velocity (max)
4/12/23
67.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
4/12/23
1486
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/23
Changeup
62.8 - 64.9
Velo Range
4/12/23
1222
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/23
Slider
62.6 - 65.6
Velo Range
4/12/23
1538
Spin Rate (avg)
4/12/23
Positional Tools
2025
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)
7.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.99
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.82
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9874
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.0617
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).
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.2617
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Rising Stars ID
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
1486
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.
21.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.8
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).
1222
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).
64.0
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).
1538
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).
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.3
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,587
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 65.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,613
Spin Rate (max)
1,538
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 64.9
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,319
Spin Rate (max)
1,222
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
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.82
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.75
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Vald
1.81
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.75
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
1.51
RSI (max)
19.2
Jump Height (max)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2025
Vald
1.91
10-yd
4.36
30-yd
7.90
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1.64
RSI (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
64.56
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Physical
2025
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.
Braxton Hightower (Peoria Notre Dame, 2028) is a young name to follow with some big power potential, already creating EVs in the low-90s with more strength on the way.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 225.5 pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, hangs foot into a long stride. Strong hands with bat-speed, intent to lift to the whole field. 69.4 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (84.5 avg.); 309-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long, ¾ slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into body, easy/simple movements.
Athletic Testing: 7.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 50.12 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, high leg lift with minimal stride. Quick hands, slightly uphill bat path, pull-side approach with easy power.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, short stride. Short to the ball, flat path, repeats some, quick hands.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Short draw into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Reliable hands, feel for the bag.
Run: 7.82 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only, closed set, high leg kick into an even footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T70, 67-70 mph. Plays straight, clean out of the hand. T1587, 1486 average rpm.
SL: 63-66 mph. Minimal 10/4 movement. T1613, 1538 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Late arm-side action, flashed sink. T1319, 1222 average rpm.