21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/02/25
CLASS OF 2027
C
1B
Caden
Browning
Gaston Christian (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 176LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: NLB North Carolina
6' 0" • 176LBSR/R • 16yr
Travel Team: NLB North Carolina
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/02/25
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/02/25
29
Hard Hit %
2/02/25
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/02/25
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/02/25
270
Distance (max)
2/02/25
50
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
-
60-yd
4.41
30-yd
1/28/24
1.85
10-yd
1/28/24
15.9
Run speed (max)
1/28/24
78
INF Velo
2/02/25
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
2/02/25
2.10 - 2.18
Pop Time
1/28/24
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/25/25
76 - 80
Velo Range
2/25/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/25/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.17 - 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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.5941
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).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6385
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.
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
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.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.8
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.
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
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)
67.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
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.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.97
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
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
- Metrolina, Kiker Power Past Gaston Christian - Mar 12, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Hitters - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 12, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 7, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Data Dive - Feb 5, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Charlotte Preseason ID Hitters - Feb 1, 2024
- Data Dive: Charlotte Preseason ID Stat Leader Board - Jan 30, 2024
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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.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Average. Thin.
Hit: RHH. Balanced. Wide. Short stride walking the hands back. Vertical bat. Balanced finish Direct. Flat. 60.8 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 263' max distance. Some sweeping action.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short arm action to an OTT release. Showed feel for accuracy
Defense: 2.10-2.18 pop times. Good bend. Sits low. Hands positioned to handle most pitches as he adds strength.
ATH: 1.85 and 4.41 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.60 max vertical.