Nikolas
Branch

Branch is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open loaded back athletic stance, strides on line, short load back, hips rotate completely, he maintains some balance during his swing. Short to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, strong at contact point with uphill finish, has chance to add power as he adds strength, exit velocity was 78. In the outfield, is quick and rounds ball to field in throwing direction with above average hands. Quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 76, showed some accuracy to his throws. Ran a 7.06 60 yard dash.

10.21.17:  Branch is 5-10 with a lankier athletic frame, hits from the right side from an open upright balanced stance. Strides on line, short load back, some rhythm to swing. Short slightly uphill swing path, pull preference, exit velocity was 73. In the outfield, good footwork, gets behind and plays through it well, fields with average hands, clean exchange. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a shorter arm action, position velocity was 74.