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Physical Description: Stocky,
thick frame. Catcher's build with a sturdy lower half. Pretty
close to maxed out physically.
Hit:
Starts square with his hands high. Brief leg lift timing device.
Gets his whole body into his swing. Swing has some length.
Approach and pitch recognition need work. Needs to improve swing
decisions and there are questions about how he will handle
premium velocity because he was not exposed to it much as an
amateur. Potential below-average hit tool.
Power:
Plus raw power. When he makes contact, hits the ball very hard
and has recorded high exit velocities. Has shown the ability to
hit the ball a long way, especially to the pull side. How his
power actualizes in-game will depend on how his hit tool
develops.
Run: Well below-average
speed. Not a part of his game.
Field:
Works hard and dedicated to his craft. Ability to control the
running game is ahead of his receiving skills and it is unclear
if he will stick behind the plate long-term. Actions are on the
stiff side and is still learning the nuances of framing and
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Arm: Plus arm strength.
Career
Notes: In 2022, led all high school hitters in home
runs and runs batted in with 20 HR and 91 RBI in 34 games.
Committed to the University of North Carolina. High School team
won the 2-A State Championship in 2021 and 2022. Was set to
participate in the 2022 Fall Performance Program that was
canceled due to Hurricane Ian. Participated in the 2023 Fall
Performance Program. Started the 2024 season on the 60-day IL
with a knee injury.
Summation: High
variance prospect who has struggled to stay healthy in his pro
career. Has considerable upside if he can stick behind the plate
due to his power potential, but questions regarding his hit tool
and defense cloud his projection.
Links
Red Sox select Brooks Brannen with ninth-round pick
(7.18.22) |
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