Ben Braymer Stats & Scouting Report

IP	17
ERA	1.06
WHIP	.94
BB/9	1.59
SO/9	12.18

Full name Benjamin Jon Braymer
Born 04/28/1994 in Baton Rouge, LA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 212 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Auburn
Debut 08/28/2020
Drafted in the 18th round (544th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2016 (signed for $100,000).

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Braymer began his college career at LSU-Eunice JC and helped the Bengals to a national championship in 2015, earning most valuable pitcher honors in the NJCAA World Series. He primarily worked out of the bullpen this spring, becoming one of Auburn's better pitchers. Braymer can get his fastball up to 94 mph but more typically pitches 88-92. His slider is his primary offspeed offering and he occasionally throws a changeup. He has average control. Braymer will likely stay in the bullpen as a professional, and has some upside as a 6-foot-2 lefthander with arm strength.

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TRACK RECORD: Braymer has steadily risen up the minors since signing for $100,000 in 2016 after one season at Auburn. He won the Nationals' minor league co-pitcher of the year award in 2018, was added to the 40-man roster after the 2019 season and made his major league debut in 2020. He made three appearances for the Nationals, highlighted by five scoreless innings in a start against the Marlins on Sept. 20.

SCOUTING REPORT: The key for Braymer is locating his curveball. When it's on, it's an above-average sweeper that's particularly tough on lefthanded hitters. His fastball sits in the upper 80s but has decent carry through the zone. His upper-70s changeup has the potential to give him an armside option to keep righthanded hitters off-balance. Braymer succeeded both as a starter and in relief after his callup and has the ability to fill multiple roles on a pitching staff. He struggled with walks in his brief debut but showed average control throughout his minor league career.

THE FUTURE: Braymer is tentatively slated to open 2021 as a starter in Triple-A. He could feasibly settle in as a spot starter, long reliever or even middle reliever depending on the Nationals needs.
TRACK RECORD: A late-round find who pitched for one year out of Auburn's bullpen after transferring from junior college national champion Louisiana State-Eunice, Braymer was the organization's co-pitcher of the year in 2018 along with Wil Crowe. He made only 11 starts in 28 appearances in his breakout season and then was exclusively a starter this past year.

SCOUTING REPORT: Braymer has a deceptive, low-90s fastball and an above-average power curveball. He also has improved the feel and action on his changeup, which gives him a chance to become a back-end starter in the major leagues. Braymer throws his change consistently out of the same slot and has improved the tunneling of the pitch. He hides the ball well and is able to pitch up in the zone. The Nationals believe his sparkling Double-A numbers are more representative of his stuff than the subpar statistics he put up in Triple-A.

THE FUTURE: Scouts like Braymer's pitchability. His stuff isn't overwhelming, but he could serve as a long man or be a good emergency option for a big league start. His curveball, especially dangerous against lefthanded hitters, could serve him well if he's moved back to the bullpen.
Track Record: The Most Valuable Pitcher in the 2015 NJCAA World Series, Braymer led Louisiana State-Eunice JC to a national championship and then went to Auburn for his junior season, where he was a solid bullpen presence in the SEC. The Nationals signed him for $100,000 and he had a few solid seasons before breaking out in 2018. scouting rpeort: Washington's co-pitcher of the year, Braymer spent a month in the South Atlantic League as a reliever before moving up to high Class A Potomac where he eventually transitioned into a starting role, with success in both. Braymer works in the 90-93 mph range with his fastball, but gets up to 95 at times and complements the pitch with a plus slider. He's got a solid changeup that he uses to neutralize righthanded hitters, but he is still more effective versus lefthanders, who hit just .174/.273/.231 against him. Braymer was old for both the leagues he pitched in and should be challenged in Double-A in 2019.

The Future: While the Nationals will continue to start Braymer next season, he could fill a hybrid role or serve as a multi-inning reliever in the future with impressive control, poise and a solid three-pitch mix.

Draft Prospects

Braymer began his college career at LSU-Eunice JC and helped the Bengals to a national championship in 2015, earning most valuable pitcher honors in the NJCAA World Series. He primarily worked out of the bullpen this spring, becoming one of Auburn's better pitchers. Braymer can get his fastball up to 94 mph but more typically pitches 88-92. His slider is his primary offspeed offering and he occasionally throws a changeup. He has average control. Braymer will likely stay in the bullpen as a professional, and has some upside as a 6-foot-2 lefthander with arm strength.

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: Braymer has steadily risen up the minors since signing for $100,000 in 2016 after one season at Auburn. He won the Nationals' minor league co-pitcher of the year award in 2018, was added to the 40-man roster after the 2019 season and made his major league debut in 2020. He made three appearances for the Nationals, highlighted by five scoreless innings in a start against the Marlins on Sept. 20.

SCOUTING REPORT: The key for Braymer is locating his curveball. When it's on, it's an above-average sweeper that's particularly tough on lefthanded hitters. His fastball sits in the upper 80s but has decent carry through the zone. His upper-70s changeup has the potential to give him an armside option to keep righthanded hitters off-balance. Braymer succeeded both as a starter and in relief after his callup and has the ability to fill multiple roles on a pitching staff. He struggled with walks in his brief debut but showed average control throughout his minor league career.

THE FUTURE: Braymer is tentatively slated to open 2021 as a starter in Triple-A. He could feasibly settle in as a spot starter, long reliever or even middle reliever depending on the Nationals needs.
TRACK RECORD: Braymer has steadily risen up the minors since signing for $100,000 in 2016 after one season at Auburn. He won the Nationals' minor league co-pitcher of the year award in 2018, was added to the 40-man roster after the 2019 season and made his major league debut in 2020. He made three appearances for the Nationals, highlighted by five scoreless innings in a start against the Marlins on Sept. 20.

SCOUTING REPORT: The key for Braymer is locating his curveball. When it's on, it's an above-average sweeper that's particularly tough on lefthanded hitters. His fastball sits in the upper 80s but has decent carry through the zone. His upper-70s changeup has the potential to give him an armside option to keep righthanded hitters off-balance. Braymer succeeded both as a starter and in relief after his callup and has the ability to fill multiple roles on a pitching staff. He struggled with walks in his brief debut but showed average control throughout his minor league career.

THE FUTURE: Braymer is tentatively slated to open 2021 as a starter in Triple-A. He could feasibly settle in as a spot starter, long reliever or even middle reliever depending on the Nationals needs.
TRACK RECORD: A late-round find who pitched for one year out of Auburn’s bullpen after transferring from junior college national champion Louisiana State-Eunice, Braymer was the organization’s co-pitcher of the year in 2018 along with Wil Crowe. He made only 11 starts in 28 appearances in his breakout season and then was exclusively a starter this past year.

SCOUTING REPORT: Braymer has a deceptive, low-90s fastball and an above-average power curveball. He also has improved the feel and action on his changeup, which gives him a chance to become a back-end starter in the major leagues. Braymer throws his change consistently out of the same slot and has improved the tunneling of the pitch. He hides the ball well and is able to pitch up in the zone. The Nationals believe his sparkling Double-A numbers are more representative of his stuff than the subpar statistics he put up in Triple-A.

THE FUTURE: Scouts like Braymer’s pitchability. His stuff isn’t overwhelming, but he could serve as a long man or be a good emergency option for a big league start. His curveball, especially dangerous against lefthanded hitters, could serve him well if he’s moved back to the bullpen. BA GRADE 50 Risk: High BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium
TRACK RECORD: A late-round find who pitched for one year out of Auburn's bullpen after transferring from junior college national champion Louisiana State-Eunice, Braymer was the organization's co-pitcher of the year in 2018 along with Wil Crowe. He made only 11 starts in 28 appearances in his breakout season and then was exclusively a starter this past year.

SCOUTING REPORT: Braymer has a deceptive, low-90s fastball and an above-average power curveball. He also has improved the feel and action on his changeup, which gives him a chance to become a back-end starter in the major leagues. Braymer throws his change consistently out of the same slot and has improved the tunneling of the pitch. He hides the ball well and is able to pitch up in the zone. The Nationals believe his sparkling Double-A numbers are more representative of his stuff than the subpar statistics he put up in Triple-A.

THE FUTURE: Scouts like Braymer's pitchability. His stuff isn't overwhelming, but he could serve as a long man or be a good emergency option for a big league start. His curveball, especially dangerous against lefthanded hitters, could serve him well if he's moved back to the bullpen.
Track Record: The Most Valuable Pitcher in the 2015 NJCAA World Series, Braymer led Louisiana State-Eunice JC to a national championship and then went to Auburn for his junior season, where he was a solid bullpen presence in the SEC. The Nationals signed him for $100,000 and he had a few solid seasons before breaking out in 2018. scouting rpeort: Washington's co-pitcher of the year, Braymer spent a month in the South Atlantic League as a reliever before moving up to high Class A Potomac where he eventually transitioned into a starting role, with success in both.

Scouting Report: Braymer works in the 90-93 mph range with his fastball, but gets up to 95 at times and complements the pitch with a plus slider. He's got a solid changeup that he uses to neutralize righthanded hitters, but he is still more effective versus lefthanders, who hit just .174/.273/.231 against him. Braymer was old for both the leagues he pitched in and should be challenged in Double-A in 2019.

The Future: While the Nationals will continue to start Braymer next season, he could fill a hybrid role or serve as a multi-inning reliever in the future with impressive control, poise and a solid three-pitch mix.