Brayden
Robertson

Verbally committed to the University of Illinois-Springfield.

OF Brayden Robertson (O’Fallon, 2026) is coming off a break-out high school season and continues to shine at the State Games. Robertson is listed with an athletic 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame. The right-handed hitter has an easy, balanced swing with a long path and a line drive approach to the whole field. Robertson had an average exit velocity of 89.2 mph (95.4 mph max) with a sweet spot percentage of 60%. Defensively, Robertson graded out well as he posted an outfield velocity of 89 mph. He showed off his athleticism by posting a 6.93 60 time while having a vertical jump of 24.6 inches. Robertson is a name to keep an eye on as he heads into his senior season.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9.4, 155.2-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, pre-pitch rhythm in the hands, knee-knock stride works back to even, utilizes lower half. Longer path, loose hands, line drive approach, utilizes all fields, easy, balanced. 68.6 mph bat speed with 19g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 mph max exit velocity (89.2 avg.); 350-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 89 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, life.
Defense: Proper routes with range, clean actions, works behind and through the baseball.
Athletic Testing: 6.93 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 66.77 Edge Score.

Delivery: Easy, controlled delivery, high leg lift with tuck and coil, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, works from different angles for FB and CB.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Works from over-the-top and sidearm, easy life out of the hand. T2288, 2088 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Big breaking, slurve action. T2454, 2406 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sweeping action, feel for the zone. T2422, 2300 average rpm.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 176 in the state. Athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with room to add strength. Started in right field and hit out of the lead-off position. Robertson flashed some intriguing tools on Thursday. During I/O, Robertson flashed his strong arm (86 OF velo) in right field. During the game, Robertson would move to center field during a pitching change. In center Robertson caught a flyball deep into center field and gunned down a runner at third that was tagging up at second. The throw not only showed off his strength, but it was also accurate. Robertson is having quite the season at the plate as he has found an everyday role in multiple positions. The right-handed hitter has displayed a pure swing with quality bat-to-ball abilities. A 2026 that has an up arrow next to his name.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lead leg coils inward at load, barrel sets vertical, short stride. Loose hands, balanced. Uphill to contact, flashed pull-side juice. 64 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose arm action with acceleration out front. Throws have carry from a 3/4 arm slot. Shorter on the infield, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, easy mover. INF: Fluid feet, nimble and moves well. Soft hands with a quick funnel and quick release. Clean double play, in rhythm.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, lead leg coils inward at load, barrel sets vertical, short stride. Loose hands, balanced. Uphill to contact, flashed pull-side juice. 64 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose arm action with acceleration out front. Throws have carry from a 3/4 arm slot. Shorter on the infield, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather out front, easy mover. INF: Fluid feet, nimble and moves well. Soft hands with a quick funnel and quick release. Clean double play, in rhythm.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.