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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Braden
Bloom
Apex Friendship (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: TPA Nationals
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: TPA Nationals
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
11
Hard Hit %
6/05/24
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/05/24
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/24
336
Distance (max)
6/05/24
67
Sweet Spot %
6/15/22
6.93
60-yd
6/05/24
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
85
OF Velo
6/05/24
77
C Velo
6/05/24
1.97 - 2.03
Pop Time
6/05/24
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.93
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.88
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.23 - 2.36
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
9.4
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.6346
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).
77.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9618
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.
Team Carolina Trials: Triangle
Jun 5, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Scout Day: TPA
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Hemric Fires No-No; Apex Friendship Over Green Hope - Mar 24, 2025
- Best of 2024: Top Catcher Arm Metrics - Jan 15, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials: Triangle - TrackMan Hitting Analytics - Jun 19, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials: Triangle - Data Dive - Jun 14, 2024
- Two ACC commits Hook Up in Rd 1: Apex Friendship at Holly Springs - May 10, 2024
- Apex Friendship Takes SW Wake 4A Conference Tourney Title - May 3, 2024
- WA Power 25 Weekly Round Up (4.5.24 - 4.11.24) - Apr 12, 2024
- Quick Hitters: TPA Scout Day Position Players - Jun 23, 2022
- Statistical Breakdown: TPA Scout Day - Jun 20, 2022
- The Five: More Prospects from Team Carolina at the Future Games & Junior Future Games - Jan 7, 2022
- 2021 Junior Future Games: Team Carolina Quick Hitters - Aug 9, 2021
- Team Carolina Stats: 2021 Jr Future Games - Aug 6, 2021
- 2021 Junior Future Games: Team Carolina- Workout Day Quick Hitters - Jul 28, 2021
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Thin. Tapered waist. Long limbs
Hit: RHH. Slightly open starting balanced and pressing onto the back leg in his load. Hands start above the back ear. Flat bat gets to a tipped position with a slow load in the hands. Average stride, getting back to even. Balanced finish. Works for extension. Can be steep in the zone at times working from high, into the zone, and finishing high with the hands.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 336' max distance. Has twitch. Good bat speed. Solid barrel feel. Frame and swing scream projection. Flashed power to pull side gap.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-85 mph. OF - Short arm action working to load the scapular out of the glove. Uphill shoulders and short-strider. Quick arm. Good carry. Excellent accuracy. C - Short action, exchanging across the belt. Over-the-top slot. Solid arm speed. Good carry.
Defense: 1.97-2.03 pop times. OF - Athletic through the ball. Good rhythm in hands and feet. Easy catch. C - Athletic feet. Solid bend. Moves well. Raw setup. Willing blocker. Advanced athlete behind the dish.
ATH: 6.93 runner in the 60. 1.78 in the 10 yard split. 30.10 max vertical.