Braden
Bartholomae

Positional Profile: OF/C Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, narrow, slightly open stance. Hands loaded above back shoulder. Base faced slightly toward pitcher. Long, low leg lift into stiff front leg at contact. Quick, whippy bat path. Creates loft at contact. Two-handed long finish. 74.7 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 128 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 352' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Compact high 3/4 release from OF. Controlled decel post-throw.
Defense: Consistent, clean footwork when working through ball in outfield. Quick movement laterally. Lead leg lands on time as ball hits glove. Momentum carries through the baseball.

5’10, 165 with pound for pound strength. Defensively plays an exceptional OF with quick reads off the bat and crisp routes with closing speed. Sound footwork when moving laterally. Easy exchange into throwing motion when working down to the ball. Athletic mover. Loose arm action with high ¾ slot. Accurate ball flight out of hand with carry. Offensively has always possessed exceptional bat to ball skills and has continually added more power with a great ability to impact the baseball. Starts tall, with upright posture and lower half open. Low leg lift to hover on backside as upper half rotates inward to create tension through core. Strong, quick hands. Barrel gets on plane early, covering depth in the zone with slight uphill finish late. Consistent line drive contact off the bat. Noticeable feel for hit.