@BradenLawton 24.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/26/25
CLASS OF 2028
SS
OF
Braden
Lawton
Spring Valley (HS) • SC
5' 8" • 140LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: San Diego Padres Scout Team 2028
5' 8" • 140LBSR/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: San Diego Padres Scout Team 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/25
28.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/26/25
-
Hard Hit %
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
7/01/25
84
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/01/25
344
Distance (max)
7/01/25
75
Sweet Spot %
7/02/24
6.83
60-yd
8/01/25
3.77
30-yd
8/01/25
1.61
10-yd
1/26/25
20.1
Run speed (max)
8/01/25
83
INF Velo
8/01/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
8/01/25
82.5 - 85.2
Velo Range
8/01/25
2191
Spin Rate (avg)
8/01/25
Changeup
74.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
1/26/25
1677
Spin Rate (avg)
1/26/25
Slider
75 - 78
Velo Range
8/01/25
2426
Spin Rate (avg)
1/26/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.1
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).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
344
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5349
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).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.6265
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.
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2026-2028 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Columbia Rising Stars ID (2028-2029 Grads)
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
265
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.1
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.
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2026-2028 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2130
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.
25.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Changeup
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).
1461
Changeup
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).
74.4
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).
2287
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).
2025 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 85.2
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,308
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,525
Spin Rate (max)
2,291
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2026-2028 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,894
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.7
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,148
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,310
Spin Rate (max)
1,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Jan 26, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,462
Spin Rate (max)
2,426
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,745
Spin Rate (max)
1,677
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.61
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
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 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 1, 2025
Vald
1.65
10-yd
3.77
30-yd
6.83
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
1.80
RSI (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.87
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Pitchers Scouting Reports - Sep 26, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Infielders Scouting Reports - Sep 23, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Superlatives - Position Players - Aug 19, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Superlatives - Pitchers - Aug 18, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Aug 15, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Aug 14, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Aug 13, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 12, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Quick Hitters Team South Carolina - Hitters Part 1 - Aug 8, 2025
- Super Sophomore Games 2025: Quick Hitters Team South Carolina - Pitchers - Aug 7, 2025
- Preview: 2025 Super SO Games - Team SC Part 2 - Jul 31, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Superlatives - Pitchers - Jul 15, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jul 14, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Jul 11, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jul 10, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 8, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Data Dive - Jul 7, 2025
- PAS North 2025 Spotlight: Braden Lawton - Feb 18, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Superlatives - Position Players - Feb 14, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Superlatives - Pitchers - Feb 13, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 12, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Quick Hitters Underclass Hitters - Feb 10, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Quick Hitters Underclass Pitchers - Feb 5, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Feb 4, 2025
- Preseason All-State North 2025: Data Dive - Jan 29, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials - Columbia and Columbia Rising Stars ID: Top 60 Times - Jul 16, 2024
- Columbia Rising Stars ID: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 15, 2024
- Columbia Rising Stars ID: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jul 10, 2024
- Columbia Rising Stars ID: Statistical Leaders - Jul 8, 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: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 133-pounds. Lean, wirey build. Still room to fill out.
Delivery: Stretch only drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long stabber in the backswing into a high effort high 3/4 release point.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Generates armside run. T1894, 1881 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Small break that just spins. T2148, 2103 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Maintains arm speed and slight sinking action. T1310, 1246 average rpm.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 133-pounds. Lean, wirey build. Still room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Strides forward during load. Short level path with quick hands through the zone. 68.2 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.5 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Above average arm strength.
Defense: Fields out infront with smooth hands and quick footwork.
ATH: 7.15 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.