@braden_knapp 
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
11/04/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
LHP
Braden
Knapp
Westfield (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Snyder Bucks 17u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
11/04/23
29.3
Rot. Acc (max)
11/04/23
56
Hard Hit %
11/04/23
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
11/04/23
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/04/23
324
Distance (max)
11/04/23
100
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
6.84
60-yd
6/03/24
3.99
30-yd
2/12/23
1.77
10-yd
2/12/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
6/03/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
6/04/23
73 - 76
Velo Range
6/04/23
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/23
Changeup
65 - 66
Velo Range
6/04/23
1208
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/23
Curveball
62.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
6/04/23
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
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).
3.99
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.
13.7
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.6
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).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.5109
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.
Scout Day: Snyder Bucks
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Canes Baseball
Jun 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State Session II - NOVA
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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.
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State Session II - NOVA
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
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).
1759
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.
23.6
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).
63.7
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).
2088
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.6
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).
1208
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).
Scout Day: Canes Baseball
Jun 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
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
65.9
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 65.9
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,283
Spin Rate (max)
1,208
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.84
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 VA/DC Preseason All-State Session II - NOVA
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1,356
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
67.11
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Compact, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Short, level barrel path. 70.1 mph bat speed with 24 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with athletic footwork.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.