Fall Player Spotlights: Branden Floyd
October 17, 2022
Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma is highlighted some of the top remaining uncommitted players in the 2023 class to a couple of the top 2025's. Today we take a look at the versatile 2023 INF/OF Branden Floyd. The Owasso Ram product jumped onto the scene in a big way back in May where he stepped up in big in multiple occasions leading them to capture the 6A state. Although with a slimmer build, Floyd shows some pull side pop and has shown the ability to leave the yard thanks to his quick hands and ability to pull the hands inside the ball well and backspin it with extension. Defensively he manned the hot corner last spring and showed smooth actions and soft hands and can also cover ground in the outfield giving the roster multiple avenues to take of advantage of his skills. Teams looking for a player that has shown up on the big stage and offers a ton of flexibility in the lineup should take a closer look here.
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Lean and developing build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Starts with an open stance an upright posture and hands getting set just below shoulder height. Slow rocking load onto the top of the back leg. Slight arm bar posture with the lead hand working back. Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone and matches plane with the pitch well. Barrel has some whip through the zone. Maintains balance well throughout the swing.
Power: 90.6 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and controlled rhythm. Shows good lateral range and ability to field the ball on the run. Shows soft hands and good glove action. Plays underneath the ball well.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.