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Brian Read
2012 GRAD
 |  RHP/OF
 |  Independence, MO
COMMITMENT
Best PG Grade
8.5
ABOUT PG GRADES
NATIONAL RANKING MO STATE RANKING
Top 1000 506
25 8
OVERALL RHP OVERALL RHP
Truman
HIGH SCHOOL
5-10
  160
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
S/R
BATS/THROWS
29 and 10 mos
AGE
18 and 5 mos
Age at 2012 Draft
PG EVENT RESULTS
86 mph
FB VELO
8/28/2010
6.78 sec
60 YARD DASH
8/28/2010
87 mph
OF VELO
8/28/2010

LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2010 Midwest Underclass Showcase  
Brian Read is a 2012 RHP/OF with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Independence, MO who attends Truman. Slender athletic build has a lot of projection. Solid two-way prospect, has upside on the mound and at the plate. On the hill showed good arm speed, good rhythm and a solid 11-5 Curveball. Threw a lot of strikes and worked ahead in counts. Switch hitter at the plate, showed he can swing it well from both sides. Good raw bat speed and quick hips, fared well against live pitching in games, has good projection. Arm plays well in Outfield, also showed good energy, accuracy on throws with good carry, a quick release and good athletic Outfield actions. Interesting prospect to follow.

PG CAREER PROGRESSION
Best PG Grade: 8.5
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF2012 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 86 mph 81 mph
82.24%
60 6.78 sec 7.38 sec
92.80%
OF 87 mph 81 mph
81.93%