Destan Branch 2B/OF

03/10/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Raleigh, NC Destan continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. He did show in the OF for the first time at the event. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a solid runner at 7.30. At the plate, he has improved his power potential through a squared setup. Hands are loose and work through an aggressive swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach. At 2B, he displays smooth / athletic actions. Feet are aggressive as he works around balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean but needs to present more out front. In the OF, he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind and plays through with his body. Range is a plus as he moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground. Throws are accurate but he will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program.

07/06/2018 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition (Ages 12-14) Destan showed improvements in his game during his time in the Cape. He has active feet defensively, agile movements, and he fields in an athletic position. Destan has good range, he plays through the ball, and throws with some accuracy to his target. Offensively, Destan has an athletic set-up, he swings in good rhythm, and has fast bat speed. He is a hard working player with the desire to get better.

04/15/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Greensboro, NC Destan is a young 2nd baseman with a thin frame. Defensively, Destan has efficient footwork to the ball, he attacks aggressively, and he keeps the ball in front of his body. He has a clean exchange, and can throw from multiple arm slots with accuracy across the diamond. Offensively, Destan has an athletic set-up, good balance, and a level swing. He can hit to all fields and puts the bat on the ball consistently. Destan can improve overall skills with work on the following.

Defense
1. Arm action
2. Fielding position
3. Release
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Load
3. Rhythm