Brandon
Kovach

Preseason All-State 3/15/15
5-foot-9, 170-pound shortstop. Ran a 7.22 at this event. More upright and stays through baseball. Hands over-rotate in load. Elbows bow out. Has average pop to gaps with solid contact. Gap to gap approach. 77 mph exit velocity off tee. Has improved on throwing slot. More over-the-top with greater carry and accuracy. Has good feet and body coordination. 80 mph arm strength across infield.

Quad City Open 12/1514
5-foot-9, 165-pound 2-way player. Solid athletic build. 7.15 60 time. Good rhythm in box with ok balance. Load is deep creating arm bar. Shoots balls to all fields when he stays on and through at contact. Average bat speed along with an 82 mph exit velocity off tee. Long over-the-top arm action at shortstop. Works through ball well with solid glove and feet. Shows above average range to glove side and ability to throw from multiple angles. Excellent footwork on body control plays. 79 mph arm strength across diamond. Inconsistent balance point on mound. Herky rhythm and body control. Shows ability as position player to translate over to mound and be able to play catch and throw strikes. Uses two arm slots- O/T and sidearm on fastball. Shows athletic ability defensively; will be Followed closely into his senior year.