LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2025 PG Midwest Indoor Showcase
Brayden Kottschade is a 2026 RHP/3B with a 6-2 200 lb. frame from Rochester, MN who attends Lourdes. A bigger frame with taller look. Athletic with strength. Has projection. Ran a 7.93 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher who worked from the wind-up with a sidestep into the leg lift at the waist before pushing down the slope --- rocker step into it. Has a longer takeaway through the back with a medium to lower three-quarters slot. Whippy arm with a loose shoulder. He drives a bit down the slope and pulls hard through it. He worked 80-84 mph on the fastball with some life to it. He showed a slider in the mix with a 10-4 shape and depth to it. The slider was in the mid-70s up to 77 mph. He also showed a changeup up to 79 mph with a spin down into the 1,800s. He had a good arm-side fade to it. Fluid delivery with a good feel to miss barrels that helped him find success in a good outing. Took BP as a right-handed hitter with a medium base, slightly spread, with some balance. He was able to throw the hands to contact well, with some length through it. He was able to drive the ball and impact it well. Also produced barrels in-game. Worked out as an infielder as well, getting to the baseball well, with some fluidity to the footwork. He was able to work from a three-quarters arm slot with throws that came out fine at 81 mph. He had some strength behind the throws and showed good feel for the fundamentals. Good student. Named to 2025 Midwest Indoor Showcase TP List.
