LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 Spring Atlantic Coast Showcase
Braeden Smith is a 2022 1B/3B with a 6-0 195 lb. frame from Statham, GA who attends North Oconee. Recorded a 7.92 in the 60-yard dash. Primary first baseman fields the ball out front using soft hands and good glove actions with a quick turn accurately throwing the ball to the bases at 71 mph. Left-handed hitter steps to the plate with a spread and open stance, a coiling front leg, and glides to contact. Smith has quick hands and a smooth, clean path to the ball working the ball middle to pull side approach with good barrel control. Also throwing off the mound with a full wind up and a short side step into a controlled belt high leg lift with good lateral movement to the plate out of a three-quarter arm slot showcasing cutting action on his fastball topping 74 mph. Excellent student.