08/20/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Brayden is a (5'6"/140) 1B/RHP who will graduate in 2024. Defensively at 1B, he's aggressive on his feet as he attacks GB's. He tries to work around and play through the ball towards his target. On the hill, this righty gathers over the rubber with a 3-pitch mix. He delivers from a hi 3/4 arm slot with clean arm action and works in line towards home plate. With the stick, Brayden shows good plate discipline. He takes aggressive hacks through the zone and looks to drive pitches back up through the middle of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following.
Defense 1. Quick footwork 2. Develop soft hands 3. Arm strength (long toss) Pitching 1. Work downhill 2. Lower 1/2 drive off rubber 3. Pound zone with strikes Offense 1. Develop rhythm 2. Improve bat speed 3. Level out swing path