10/01/2017 - College PREP - Georgetown, TX Braden is a well-built RHP/1B prospect who has a versatile skill set. On the mound, Braden has a balanced, on-time delivery throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. He throws with a high effort arm action and recoils upon release. Braden stays square to home plate and can benefit from a longer stride. His fastball has good tilt and his changeup is developing. His curveball breaks out and around. In the field, Braden plays with quick, fluid footwork and an aggressive approach. He presents his glove and fields the ball in an athletic position. Braden has a clean exchange leading into a loose, long arm action throwing from a 3/4 arm slot. He plays with good momentum through the baseball showing strong, accurate throws across the diamond. Offensively, Braden has a tall setup with his weight in the back of his stance. He has smooth rhythm with a load and square stride as he partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. Braden has a direct swing path producing square contact. He is a contact type hitter who stays inside the baseball. Overall, Braden is a well-rounded prospect who has potential to advance his skills to the next level.