Austin
Braund

6.16.16 - 6-foot-5, 210-pound right-handed pitcher, extra-large frame, solid build, typical pitcher’s frame. Slight drop and drive type delivery, works on line with some uptempo rhythm, uses slide step from the stretch. Arm action is long, high ¾ slot, loose arm. Fastball sat 82-83 mph, showed feel for the zone. Slider showed sweep, 10/4 action, flashed feel, 66-68 mph. Changeup has sink to arm side, 72-76 mph. 

6.21.15 - 6-foot-5, 205 pound, extra-large frame, strong build, typical sturdy pitchers frame, projects well. ¾ arm slot, clean delivery works down the mound, Fastball sat 78-80 mph touching 81, heavy sink, tough to elevate, recorded 11 of 21 groundball outs. Flashed curveball 59-62 mph, could be better suited for a slider. Worked down in the strike zone

7.22.14 - Large frame, 6-foot-3, 190-pound right handed pitcher, typical pitchers build, carries projection. Easy delivery, arm action works from a ¾ slot, long loose arm action. Fastball has run, showed the ability to command it, touched 81 mph, pitched at 76-80 mph. Curveball has 12/6 shape, uses a higher slot, erratic control, should be better suited for a slider. Changeup sat 68-71 mph, still a raw pitch, shows potential. Flashed a knuckle ball at 61-64 mph. Braund is a high follow in the class of 2017 with a big upside.