@brendan_bucello 
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/21
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Brendan
Bucello
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Niagara thunderwolves
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/21
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/21
20
Hard Hit %
2/18/21
92
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/21
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/21
329
Distance (max)
7/06/20
70
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
7.42
60-yd
7/06/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
2/17/20
78
OF Velo
2/17/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
7/06/20
78.5 - 80.1
Velo Range
7/06/20
1552
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Curveball
67.4 - 68.4
Velo Range
7/06/20
1442
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Slider
69.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
7/06/20
1512
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
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
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)
7.42
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
328
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1066
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).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.4043
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.
2021 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.7
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.
2021 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
1552
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.
19.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Curveball
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).
1442
Curveball
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).
70.4
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).
1512
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).
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.1
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.4
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,509
Spin Rate (max)
1,442
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,543
Spin Rate (max)
1,512
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
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Physical: Physical, athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame exuding strength in all actions on the diamond. 7.67 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Started from a crouched, even stance deep into the legs as the hands showed rhythm flat above the shoulder. Utilized a toe tap stride allowing for good stretch upon land; initiated through a flat path with lift at impact. Stayed behind the ball well generating impressive leverage at the plate (60% fly ball rate) while accruing a near 330 foot peak batted ball distance per Trackman Baseball. Notched a top bat-exit velocity of 92 mph (85 mph average) with an impact power ceiling down the road (20.8 G’s of rotational acceleration).
Defensively: The primary third baseman flashed loose, easy actions at the hot corner, moving very well to his left, glove hand side. Played in rhythm allowing a low-effort, whippy 78 mph arm strength to coast across the diamond towards the target.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Crouched stance with bent knees, wide base, hands start high at ear level, uses bat waggle and toe tap for timing Direct barrel path working on a slightly uphill plane with some loft in his swing, hands clear zone quickly.
Power: 84 MPH raw exit velocity. Launch angle approach, fly balls to pull side.
Defense: INF: Starts upright and gets low with the ball, fields the ball slightly off-center on his back foot, shuffles to release, OF: Smooth footwork, fields ball in front of glove foot, shuffles to release.
Arm: INF: Short arm swing with a 3/4 slot OF: Medium arm swing; high 3/4 slot. INF - 79 MPH. OF - 78 MPH.
Proportional build for the 5-foot-9 160 pound right-handed hitting 3B. Offensively- Sets up with a spread, open stance in the box with an upright bat angle. Slight movements for timing as hands work back and stride works back to even. Swing path covers the zone with some lift to the opposite field due to barrel lag; repeats actions with balance. Raw exit velocity of 83 MPH indicates a strong foundation to build off of. Defensively- Upright setup; hands play slightly in front of the body. Did show a quick exchange at times with a shorter arm path. Working lower to the ground start to finish and attacking the ball at third base will help to keep momentum through the ball and into his throws. Plenty of time for arm strength to develop to keep him on the left side of the field.