Brady
Ekdall

Brady Ekdall, The Bennett School (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B LHH/OF will add strength in future. Look for speed to continue to increase with added strength and physical maturity. Solid corner OF, plenty of raw arm strength for RF. Projecting solid bat/power combo in future with power developing. Hand/bat speed present, will continue to increase. Opportunities for adjustments present. Good mover. Upside.
Body: 6-3, 203-pounds. Nice build/frame to add strength in future, avg width to shoulders and back. Good lower.
Hit: LHH. Rotational back foot gets stuck at times, work to get back foot fully rotated and on time. Back foot moves towards 1st base with rotation, develop linear movement towards pitcher to fully engage lower 1/2 in swing. Hits into firm front leg. Rolls onto side stride falling back into heel at times, work to to keep stride foot into ground. Body lays back at contact point, recommend working to get little more upright with posture. Solid bat/hand speed present, will continue to develop both. Barrel starts slightly wrapped, hands/barrel on solid path, lead shoulder lift slightly causing elbow/hands to lift developing uphill finish. Work to keep lead shoulder down allowing for barrel to work more on plane. Swings over top of balls at times, getting more on plane will increase hard line drive contact. 69.3 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 91.4 mph. 332' max distance. Projection bat/power combo, bullish on power. Opportunities for adjustments present to increase contact consistency and impact.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Arm works well, showing arm speed. Nice carry when ball thrown thru cutoff man's head. BA accuracy, missed up line.
Defense: Moves well to baseball, breaks down well. Keeps feet moving thru fielding process to maintain momentum with feet to throw. Good glove to hand exchange. Solid corner OF'r.
ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.88 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Nice start, good run form. Solid stride length. Look for speed to increase some. 30.10 max vertical.

Brady Ekdall, Lake Creek (TX), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/3B LHH/OF Good build to add strength. Athleticism, speed present will continue to increase. Defensively will be solid player, CF. Shows arm strength. Hard contact off barrel with power coming.
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Solid build with room to add strength in future.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, lands in good position to hit after stride. Rotational back foot, shows some linear movement. Work to firm ability to drive back forward hitting into firm front side, at times falls back not maximizing lower 1/2 at all times. Body falls back during swing, would like to see more upright posture at contact. Launches from good position with barrel/hands. Swing works. 66.7 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 367' max distance. Solid bat/power combo in future. Opportunities for adjustments present to maximizing ability. Shows solid base with hit approach and swing to work with.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Arm works well with carry to throws.
Defense: Moves well to baseball, steady fielding baseball and getting on way to infield. Makes it look easy for big build.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. Solid star, runs well. Will continue to improve with added strength.
Vizual Edge: 58.21 Edge Score

Brady Ekdall (Lake Creek, 2027), a 6'2", 192-pound sophomore, is a LHH OF/3B with a strong, athletic frame and room to add more strength. At the plate, Ekdall looks imposing in the box, showing a developing bat/power combo highlighted by a max exit velocity of 96 mph and a max distance of 367 feet. His swing is built on a solid base and approach, with the potential to tap into even more power as he matures. Defensively, Ekdall moves well for his size, showing smooth actions in the outfield and arm strength up to 90 mph with carry. A 6.88 runner in the 60, he brings athleticism and speed that will only improve with added physicality.