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James Kimo Branco

James Kimo Branco 1B/OF

  • Kapolei , HI
  • Kapolei High school
  • Grad 2011
  • Ht 5'8''
  • Wt 170 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Switch
  • Arm 77 mph
  • 60 YD 8.25 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 8.25 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.97 sec H > 1B (LHH)
  • N/A sec Shuttle (L)
  • N/A sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • N/A Broad Jump
  • N/A psi Grip (L)
  • N/A psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 77 mph mph Velocity
  • 40 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 38 Fielding Grade

Position - OF

  • 38 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 45 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 45 Power Grade (L)
  • 48 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 48 Power Grade (R)
  • N/A mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • OF/1BPosition Projection

06/17/2010 - Omaha Pro Select Training and Tournament - Week 1 Kimo showed similar skills in Omaha as he did at his workout in Hawaii. He is a short, stocky 2-way player, that currently projects equally at OF and at 1B. Kimo reads the balls of the bat pretty well and he takes okay angles to the ball. He makes plays consistently and throws accurately to his cut-off many with some decent carry. Added arm strength and better routes to the baseball should help abilities in the OF improve. In the INF, Kimo again makes plays and he keeps the ball in front of his body. He moves well around the bag and has a good physical make up. A more athletic pre-pitch routine, and again added arm strength will help defensive grades improve. Offensively, James has good bat speed, and decent barrel accuracy. He hits the balls hard and showed good carry during batting practice. If James can improve his balance and keep his front side closed, offensive tool grades can get better.

01/24/2010 - College PREP - Waipahu, HI Kimo is a young, stocky athlete, that plays OF and 1B. In the OF, Kimo makes plays on balls hit his way and uses his crow hop well. He is inline to throw, gets solid extension, and his throws are accurate to his target. Added physical strength, and a stronger arm will help defensive skills improve. At 1B, Kimo is a hustler that knocks the balls down, and makes plays. He has a short arm action, and throws accurately across the diamond. A softer glove, more sure hands, and added arm strength will help Kimo improve in the INF. Offensively, James has good balance and bat speed. He has a level swing path, takes an aggressive swing, and has power into the gaps. If Kimo can keep his hands high, keep his front side closed, and move less during his load, solid offensive numbers can become even better.

Profile

James Kimo Branco Kapolei , HI info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 1B
Grad Year 2011 Secondary Position OF
High School Kapolei High school Bats Switch
Height 5'8'' Throws Right
Weight 170 LBS Arm 77 mph
60 YD 8.25

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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