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9/28/21
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David Broughton: SS/3B, (2023) St. John Vianney, MO. 6-foot, 175-pound slim frame. In the box, Broughton had an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick before his swing. Bat speed is quick, displays flat swing plane and level finish. He Barreled up some balls throughout the round. Line drive approach. Athletic In the infield, had a clean exchange, soft hands and smooth footwork. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a high slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.34.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, slim frame with some wiry strength.
Defense: Full tilt player. Active feet with above average hands.
Arm: Right-Handed. INF - 79 mph. Quick, infield arm action. 3/4 release. Advanced arm speed.
Hit: Right-Handed. Upright stance with feet close together. Uses a big and controlled leg kick with a long stride. Uphill swing path. Uses all of the body, max effort, catches the ball out front. Huge finish.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity in BP. Above average pop. Fly ball hitter.
Run: 4.62 runner home-to-first.
Broughton is a 6-foot 155-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and right-handed pitcher in Missouri's 2023 class. He ran a 4.61 home to first and has an 83 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts in a tall set up, controlled high leg kick, lands slightly closed, aggressive bat speed level through the zone. On the infield, high three quarters arm slot, footwork creates momentum through the catch, arm works, mostly accurate throws, 72 mph positional velocity. On the mound, Broughton has a lean build, relaxed set up on the mound, some rhythm with his delivery, longer arm action, over the top release. Fastball is 68-70 mph, thrown for strikes, mostly straight, changeup is 63-65 mph, fastball arm speed, fading action, curveball is 58-60 mph, 12-to-6 shape, late downward action.