Brooks Brannon Salem Red Sox Catcher

       
 
Age: 20 
Born: May 4, 2004
Birthplace: Greensboro, NC
Height: 5-11
Weight: 210
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
   
Drafted: 9th round, 2022 by BOS
How Acquired: Draft
College: (UNC commit)
High School: Randleman (NC)

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First Pro Contract: July 29, 2022 (BOS)
Signing Scout: Kirk Fredriksson
Signing Bonus: $712,500
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: December 2026
MLFA Eligible: November 2028
   
Pro Debut: August 13, 2022 (FCL)
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut: -
Service Time (1/24): 0 days
Options Remaining: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2024): MiLB contract
   
Twitter: @BrooksBrannon3
Instagram: @brannon.brooks05

 
 
 
 
 
     
  Scouting Report & Links      
         
  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 gamecalling.
  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)
 
   
     
    Hitting Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb bb so sb cs avg obp slg ops
2022 Randleman HS HS --- 18 34 115 44 70 17 3 20 91 153 16 15 2 1 0.609 0.644 1.330 1.974
2022 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 18 5 13 6 6 1 2 0 5 11 2 5 0 0 0.462 0.533 0.846 1.379
2023 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 19 11 48 8 12 3 1 3 14 26 3 12 0 0 0.250 0.294 0.542 0.836
2023 Salem Red Sox Car A+ Bos 19 6 24 4 7 0 0 3 9 16 1 8 0 0 0.292 0.320 0.667 0.987
2024 FCL Red Sox FCL Rk Bos 20 8 23 3 4 0 0 0 1 4 4 10 1 0 0.174 0.296 0.174 0.470
2024 Salem Red Sox Car A+ Bos 20 54 207 22 52 8 2 6 24 82 23 67 5 1 0.251 0.326 0.396 0.722
2025 Salem Red Sox Car A+ Bos 21     stats                            
   
     
  Advanced Stats & Splits
   
     
  Awards   SoxProspects.com Awards  
  MaxPreps All-American (2022)
MaxPreps Small Town National Player of the Year (2022)
North Carolina 2A State Player of the Year (2022)
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