Player: Braden Bishop
Position: OF
School: St. Francis (CA)
Date of Birth: 8/22/1993
Height/Weight: 6’1/185
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: Washington
Scouting Report:
Bishop is a top two sport athlete from California who has committed to Washington. He has an athletic build with room to add strength as he matures.
Bishop has a good approach at the plate and is willing to take a walk. He has an easy line drive swing. Bishop does not have much pop currently, but could add home runs to his game as he matures. His recorded 60 time is 6.67.
Bishop is an above average outfielder. He has a very strong, accurate arm.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 Perfect Game Underclass 1st Team
- 2011 Area Code Games
- 2011 All-COunty
- 2011 All-CIF Central Coast Section
- 2011 1st Team All-League
- 2011 Norcal WS MVP
- 2010 1st Team All-League
Quotes:
St. Francis baseball coach Mike Oakland- “His biggest asset is his speed and competitive nature. He is also a very accomplished hitter and defender. I can’t say enough about this kid, he is a pleasure to coach and fortunately has the athletic skills to make him a standout player in the WCAL.”
Washington coach Lindsay Meggs- “Braden is a legitimate 6.6 runner who can impact the game at the plate, on the bases and on defense. This is a young man with pro tools.”
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | SB | CS | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | HS | 9 | .375 | ||||||||||
| 2011 | 19 | .393 | |||||||||||
| 2012 |
