Nicklaus
Baumbach

8.12.18
Baumbach has serious juice at the plate, and great footwork around the bag at first base. Listed at 6-foot, 205-pounds, Baumbach crushed balls to deep centerfield during batting practice, and nuked a double to left-centerfield during the game. He has easy rhythm with loose hands at the plate, and the ball makes a different sound off his barrel with a top exit velocity of 95 mph. Really like the actions at first base, shows polish and feel for playing that spot at the next level.

06.19.18
Strong frame, 6-0, 205-pounds.  Baumbach has power from the right side of the plate, he posted a 93 mph exit velo off the tee, and the power translated on the field during BP.  Baumbach hits from an athletic stance, he has a smooth load and low leg kick, gets separation in his hands during the load, and he drives balls with a strong top hand punch.  Baumbach has quick hands and strength at the point of contact, and balls jumped off his barrel. At first base, he has fundamental footwork, and is fluid in his actions. He made accurate throws, and topped out at 76 mph. Baumbach has the power potential, consistent swing, and defensive tools to be a solid middle of the order first baseman at the collegiate level.