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2019 Atlantic Coast Prospect Showcase
Branton Jernigan is a 2022 C/RHP, IF, OF, UT with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Wilmington, NC who attends Eugene Ashley. Medium, athletic frame with slender build; ran 60 yard dash in 6.93 seconds. Hits from slightly open stance, squats into load, inside-out path with hands on line drive swing plane, gets the head out and can drive the ball on a line, showed good barrel skills, projects well as he continues to gain strength. Primary catcher, easy set up, receives well and transfers cleanly, gains ground with solid footwork and good direction, quick release with arm strength clocked up to 75 mph. Showed solid ability in the outfield as well, moves in on the ball well and shows athleticism through footwork, fields cleanly and works through it, clocked up to 79 mph on throws. Also took infield reps and topped at 78 mph on throws across the diamond. Excellent student.