Derek Brieden '21 Recruiting Profile
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2018 Highlights
Derek Brieden RHP...
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2020 Highlights
Derek Brieden 9/2...Personal Statement
Derek can be contacted at: [email protected] or 832-381-7443. Was out for the 2020 season after shoulder surgery on Dec. 4, 2019. Starting back up with Atlanta Blue Jay's in the summer of 2020.
My name is Derek Brieden and I am a RHP in the class of 2021. I am 6'3' and 200 pounds. I go to Caney Creek HS and play club ball for the Atlanta Blue Jays in Georgia (Summer 2019 and 2020) and the Sons of Thunder in Texas. I have been playing since I was in T-ball and was named to the top 2021 prospects list for the 2018 PG National Underclass South Showcase. I got a 1400 on my SAT in my junior year, have a 4.71 weighted GPA, and am ranked #1 in my class of 534 (UPDATE: 1400 on SAT junior year and now ranked #1 in my class). I also played basketball as a starter on my JV team and am the class treasurer. During my sophomore year, I was the Friday night starter on the varsity baseball team and was named as a honorable mention all-district pitcher. I ended the year with a 2.36 era in 47.1 innings pitched and struck out 62 batters with a 1.20 whip.
2018 PERFECT GAME NATIONAL UNDERCLASS SOUTH SHOWCASE: Derek Brieden is a 2021 RHP/OF with a 6-2 168 lb. frame from Conroe, TX who attends Caney Creek HS. Long and lanky pitcher's build, lots of physical projection and room to get stronger. Simple and repeatable delivery mechanics, arm is loose and whippy coming through 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 85 mph, lots more velocity potentially in there with additional strength, heavy lively fastball shows consistent hard run and sink. Cut fastball/slider was his out pitch, has late biting action and is thrown with purpose and power. Sweeping curveball with 2/8 shape. Poised pitcher who works with a plan and pitches to spots. Follow closely for further development. Very good student. Named to the 2018 National Underclass South Showcase Top Prospect List.
Named as:
2019 PG (Rawlings) Preseason Underclass All American Team
2019 All-District 20-5A Team HM
Below is my 2019 Summer schedule:
Atlanta Blue Jays 17u:
June 9-13 Prospect wire at Sanford FL
June 14-18 PG National in Atlanta, GA
June 20-23 Evoshield at NC State
July 7-10 Under Armor tournament in Jupiter, FL
July 12-16 Prospect Wire world series at Port St. Lucie, FL
Sons of Thunder 17u:
July 24-28 5Tool world series in Tomball, Tx.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Team Awards
- SHOULDER SURGERY ON DEC. 4, 2019 - OUT FOR SPRING SEASON
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Team Awards
- All-District Team Pitcher HM
- 2018 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Team Awards
- Also played in varsity part-time
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2020 Atlanta blue jays (Travel team)
- Schedule TBD
- 2019 Atlanta Blue Jays (Travel team)
- Summer 2019 and 2020
- 2018 Sons of Thunder (Travel team)
- Played one team for 6 years
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Steve Lourerio
- High School Head Coach
- KC Carroll
Events
- Camp/Event
- Prospect Wire Uncommitted All Star Game
- 8/10/19 to 8/10/19
- Top 5 pitchers in velocity at 89 mph
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game 2019 WWBA 17U National Championship
- 6/28/19 to 7/05/19
- Named to the All Tournament Team in pitching
- Camp/Event
- 2019 PGBA Tucci Lumber Wood Bat
- 6/13/19 to 6/17/19
- Named to the All Tournament Team in pitching
- Camp/Event
- 2019 17U PG East Cobb Invitational
- 6/03/19 to 6/07/19
- Named to the All Tournament Team in pitching
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game National Underclass Showcase
- 11/03/18 to 11/04/18
- Named as a 2021 Top Prospect with the following review: Brieden showed three good pitches in a fastball up to 85 mph, a 77 mph cutter that was often his best pitch and a low 70's sweeping curveball. The projectable 6-2/168 athlete has a simple and uncomplicated delivery that will ensure he throws plenty of strikes.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 4 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- 7th and 8th and 9th grade starter. MVP on Freshman team.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Avg. | .256 |
| GP/GS | 19 |
| AB | 43 |
| R | 7 |
| H | 11 |
| 2B | 3 |
| 3B | 0 |
| HR | 1 |
| RBI | 5 |
| SLG% | 395 |
| BB | 3 |
| HBP | 3 |
| SO | 11 |
| OB% | .340 |
| SB/Attempts | 0 |
| Assists | 11 |
| Errors | 5 |
| Fielding % | .857 |
| Team Record | 10-10 |
| Types of Pitches | 4 seam fastball, 2 seam fastball, change-up and slider |
| ERA | 2.36 |
| W-L (Pitching Record) | 5-3 |
| Appearances | 8 |
| Games Started | 8 |
| Saves | 0 |
| Innings Pitched | 47.1 |
| Hits | 36 |
| Runs Allowed | 25 |
| Earned Runs | 16 |
| Batter's BB | 21 |
| Batter's SO | 62 |
| Batter's HBP | 7 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English 1 Pre-AP, English 2 Pre- Ap Biology Pre-AP, Chemistry Pre-AP Geometry Pre- AP, Algebra 1 Pre-AP, Algebra 2 Pre-AP, Pre-Calculus Pre-APAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. English 3 (dual (college) credit) Chemistry AP, Physics AP Calculus AB-AP Human Geography AP, European History AP, World History AP, US History (dual (college) credit) Computer Science Principles APRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- Awards**Rural and Small Town Scholar winner** by the College Board National Recognition Program. Lettered in Academics freshman, sophomore year and junior year. Lifetime all-A honor roll. AP Scholar
- ActivitiesFreshman Class Treasurer, Sophmore Class Treasurer, Principal's Advisory Committee
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