01/19/2024 - 2024 Baseball Factory Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament Birch showed well at the Preseason Rookie All American showcase. At 3B, he displays smooth / fluid actions. He starts in an athletic ready position and fields in a square position. Glove action is sure and present well out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a squared setup and works on time. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. On the mound, he shows a 2-pitch mix, keeping hitters guessing. Fastball shows a range of 68-69 mph with tailing action. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with tight spin and gradual break. Control is solid as he attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. He shows a good mound presence and is composed on the mound. Mental makeup is a plus as he is a team player and is very coachable. He showed the ability to play multiple positions.