Baseball Recruiting / Iowa / West Des Moines, IA / Valley High School (West Des Moines) / Braden LeSher
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Braden LeSher '15 Recruiting Profile
ClubFall Competetive High School League (Royals)
Height6'2"
Weight190lbs
Age28
Primary Position1st Base
Secondary Position3rd Base
Dominant HandRight
60 Yard Dash7.4
Home to 1st4.34
Top Infield Velocity76
Exit Velocity87
Consistent Infield Velocity73
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August 2014
August 2013
August 2012Personal Statement
December 2014 Update - I am very excited to have been accepted for admission to Grinnell College and am looking forward to continuing my studies at this top-notch institution and playing baseball for Grinnell College and Coach Hollibaugh.
My goal is to play baseball at the collegiate level and earn a degree from a well-respected institution in four years.
What can I offer to a college baseball program?
As a Player - Athletically I am an excellent, disciplined hitter who produces a lot of quality at bats. I am a consistent good to excellent fielder who has a great stretch at first base. Although, I doubt I will ever be the fastest kid on the team, my speed is improving and is now very respectable and my excellent baseball instincts and careful attention to excellent high school and club team coaches over the years has made me a very good base runner. In addition and perhaps just as important, as my coaches will verify, I have a great attitude, am very coachable, and have a strong desire to learn and improve.
As a Team Member - My guiding motto -that I employ every time I step on the field be it practice or a game – Win with Class and Lose with Class. Although I am extremely competitive, I realize that baseball is a game, filled with hundreds of details and is a series of little successes and failures each time you step on the field. I have strived to and have been successful in keeping my competitive emotions in check and channeled in a positive way my entire career because that to me is what Winning with Class and Losing with Class means.
As a Student Athlete - First and foremost, keep up my very strong performance academically. I am a excellent student with a 3.8 GPA and good study habits. In addition, continue to contribute to my community through the Silver Cord community service program which entails 50 hours of community service each year of high school.
Braden "Brady" LeSher
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- Academic All Conference Award, Varsity Letter Earned
Team Awards
- Team reached State Quarterfinals, Regional Champs
- 2013 Sophomore Team
- Starter- Jersey: #44
Individual Awards
- Chosen by coach to lead warm ups. Played 80% at 1st base and 20% at 3rd base., 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2012 Freshman Team
- Starter- Jersey: #44
Individual Awards
- 55 Players on Team -Team Leader in OB% and BB, 2nd in Average, 2nd in Slugging %, 3rd in RBI's, 4th in Total At Bats, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2014 2014 Pre Season League (High School)
- High School Varsity Spring League - 17 games over 5 weekends during months of March and April, 12 games played due to rain, 35 At bats, .333 average, .429 on-base%, .466 slugging %.
- 2014 Fall Competetive High School League (Royals) (High School)
- 2013 2013 Pre Season (Sophomore)
- April 2013 - 17 Scheduled Weekend Games - 7 Played Due to Rain. 23 At bats - .353 batting average, .480 on-base %, .411 slugging %.
- 2013 Grand View Fall League (High School)
- 1 week of Skill testing and then 5 weeks of Games on Sunday's during September and October 2013
- 2012 2012 Fall Competitive High School League- Marlins (High School)
- 8/21/12 through 10/21/12. 10 weekend games. Batting average - .357, On-base % - .454, Slugging % - .500
- 2012 2012 Pre-Season Freshman High School Team (Freshman)
- 4/7/12 through 4/29/12. 10 weekend games.
- 2011 Avalanche IA (Major USSSA 14U Division)
- Open/ Major Division Iowa State Champions, 4th Place Gold Division Global Sports World Series - Denver Colorado. 41 Wins, 20 Losses, 2 Ties
- 2010 Avalanche IA (Major USSSA 13U Division)
- USSSA Global World Series Silver Division Champion - Kansas City, Missouri, USSSA Open Major 5th Place. 36 wins, 23 losses.
Coach References
- Other
- Brady Weber - former High School Head Coach
- High School Assistant Coach
- Zac Sinram
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sean McMurray
- Private Coach
- Mike Donohoe - Hitting Coach
- High School Head Coach
- Ryan Cooley
Events
- Camp/Event
- Elite Prospect Camp
- 8/09/14 to 8/10/14
- Camp/Event
- Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Associtation Junior Showcase
- 8/03/14 to 8/03/14
- One of only 150 players to be selected to participate.
- Camp/Event
- Never Say Can't Showcase
- 7/13/14 to 7/13/14
- Camp/Event
- University of Nebraska at Omaha Camp
- 5/25/14 to 5/25/14
- More feedback pending. Ran a 7.5 60 yd dash on a wet field.
- Camp/Event
- Cornell College Hitting Cmp
- 3/02/14 to 3/02/14
- Bat Exit Velocity measured at 87mph.
- Camp/Event
- Doane College Hitting and Defense Camp
- 2/16/14 to 2/16/14
- Feedback received included:You moved well and in good direction when you decided to swing, but starting too late hurt your chances of catching solid barrel more consistently. Continue working and be aggressive on both sides of the ball. Good luck your junior year. Keep in touch and we'll have you come out again next fall for another camp or workout and a visit to campus.
- Camp/Event
- Northwest Missouri State Hitting Clinic 2014
- 1/26/14 to 1/26/14
- On rating scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being highest: Hands/Bat Path - Rating of 5 - short quick repeatable line drive swing; Weight Shift - Rating of 4 - add a little aggressiveness forward; Balance - Rating of 5 - good quality finish; Power - Rating of 5 - Top bat speed of 86 with consistency speed in 80's.
- Camp/Event
- Grinnell College Hitting Camp
- 1/11/14 to 1/11/14
- Bat Speed 84. Brady – you are doing a good job and your hard work is truly going to open some doors for you. Like I mentioned before, I was very impressed with your improvement over last year. You can see your hard work with how your shoulders have filled out, the tempo of your swing and your overall approach.
- Camp/Event
- Truman State Hitting and Defense Camp
- 1/04/14 to 1/04/14
- Feedback included: Offensively: Good approach and bat speed. Uses legs well in swing. Exit velocity was 85 - 3rd best at camp. Your swing is a little long but that is something you can work on to shorten a little to be quicker to the zone but long through it. Defensively: Good feet around the bag. Good glove on throws in dirt. Accurate throws to 2B starting the double play and 3B.
- Camp/Event
- Luther College Hitting Defense Camp
- 12/30/13 to 12/30/13
- Feedback Included: Very nice swing mechanics. 84 MPH bat exit speed. One of best times stealing 2nd base.
- Camp/Event
- William Jewell Prospect Camp
- 10/20/13 to 10/20/13
- Feedback included: We will be interested in you for the 2015 class. You are a strong player but you got a little long on your swings.
- Camp/Event
- University of Iowa Evaluation Camp
- 9/01/13 to 9/01/13
- Feedback included: Good athleticism and a good quick turn to 2nd when throwing there on double play ball.
- Camp/Event
- Creighton University High School Evaluation Camp
- 8/24/13 to 8/25/13
- Feedback included: Brady displayed some good tools at camp. With continued strength and development Brady is projected to be a solid all-around player. At the plate, Brady showed a nice level consistent swing with a set of hands that work very well. Brady also showed in the batting practice round that he has the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Bat exit speed measured at 82 mph.
- Camp/Event
- Illinois State Showcase
- 8/10/13 to 8/10/13
- Feedback recd included: Bat exit velocity speed-85 MPH with good weight shift when batting with a short on plane swing and smooth feet defensively. Suggested slower and sooner pre-swing movement and continue working in weight room.
- Camp/Event
- Nebraska (Univesity of Nebraska) Stars of Tomorrow Camp
- 7/29/13 to 7/29/13
- Feedback received included: Defensive Notes - Good actions in the field. Glove work well out front and you have a nice, short arm stroke. Offensive Notes - You showed consistent hard contact with solid bat speed and a nice approach.
- Camp/Event
- Eastern Illinois Prospect Camp
- 7/23/13 to 7/25/13
- Camp/Event
- Never Say Can't Showcase
- 7/14/13 to 7/14/13
- Johnston, Iowa - bat exit velocity speed-81mph. Received Above avr. scores for fielding and avr. scores for hitting. Defensive Notes - Good footwork on DP and good fielding position. Offensive Notes - good set up, keep shoulders tilted forward after stride.
- Camp/Event
- UNO (University of Nebraska Omaha) Showcase
- 5/19/13 to 5/19/13
- 7.4 60 yard time
- Camp/Event
- 9 events prior to May 2013
- 2/17/13 to 2/17/13
- 1)Cornell College-2/13; 2)Grinnell College-1/13; 3)Truman St. -1/13; 4) Luther College Camp-12/12; 5) K-State Showcase- 11/12; 6) E. Illinois Showcase-10/20/12; 7) Kansas Showcase-10/12; 8) JCCC Camp-1/12;9)Sportsplex Camp-8/11
Training
- Flying Spikes Baseball Club
- 2 years
- Private club -Indoor facility with 3 hitting cages, pitching cage, and long toss area
- Private Hitting Lessons
- 2 years
- Grand Slam USA - Once a week for 8 weeks starting in late February 2013 and then again in February 2014
- Baseball Specific Speed and Agility Training
- 1 year
- October 2013 - December 2013. 16 one hour sessions at Prairie Life Fitness Center.
Additional Sports
- Golf
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Sophomore Team | 2012 Freshman Team | 2011 Avalanche IA | 2010 Avalanche IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | 293 | 456 | 286 | 295 |
| GP/GS | 38/36 | 41/39 | 63/63 | 59/59 |
| AB | 92 | 90 | 161 | 139 |
| R | 21 | 38 | ? | ? |
| H | 27 | 41 | 46 | 48 |
| 2B | 8 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| HR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RBI | 25 | 39 | ? | ? |
| SLG% | 402 | 600 | 404 | 381 |
| BB | 12 | 24 | 33 | 27 |
| HBP | 1 | 3 | ? | ? |
| SO | 12 | 16 | 45 | 33 |
| OB% | 375 | 581 | 407 | 410 |
| SB/Attempts | 7/7 | 3/3 | ? | ? |
| PO | 134 | 161 | 378 | 354 |
| Assists | 15 | 64 | 150 | 142 |
| Errors | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Fielding % | 975 | .991 | 992 | 990 |
| CS/SBA | na | na | ? | ? |
| Team Record | 29-10 | 33-7-1 | 41-20-2 | 36-23 |
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High School Information
High SchoolValley High School (West Des Moines)
StateIowa
Enrollment2500
Phone(515) 633-4000
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Honor Roll every semester, Academic All Conferenece all years
- ActivitiesSilver Cord Community Service Award - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Years Completed (minimum of 50 hours of communicty Service a year)
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