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2020 Midwest Indoor Showcase
Braden Smith is a 2023 SS/RHP with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Byron, IL who attends Byron. Ran a 7.09 second sixty-yard dash. Primary shortstop with a slender frame that has room to fill out and add strength. Has short and deliberate footwork to field, showcasing a deeper funnel in and showing some range to the glove side. Has a lower slot to throw, making accurate throws across the diamond at 79 miles per hour. Right-handed hitter that starts from a narrow and tall stance. Has an easy swing with a line drive barrel plane, showcasing developing bat speed and creating line drive contact with consistency. Secondary right-handed pitcher that starts from the windup with a small side step to a belt high leg lift. Has tall and fall actions down the mound, getting some extension out front with developing arm speed from a high three-quarter slot. Fastball has some late-run at 75-79 miles per hour and is comfortable locating to the arm-side. Shows feel for a curveball with 11-5 shape and developing depth in the low-60s while also flashing a change-up with some sink in the mid-60s. Mixes speeds well.