With their second-round pick, 63rd overall, the Red Sox on Monday took high school outfielder Cole Brannen out of the Westfield School in Georgia. Brannen missed some time due to a broken hamate but impressed both last summer and when on the field this year.

Brannen’s excellent speed affects the game both in center field and on the bases, and he showed the ability to hit line drives to all fields with power potential.

“We like a lot of things about his approach and swing,” said Red Sox VP of amateur scouting Mike Rikard, noting that the Sox had a number of looks at Brannen against elite high school pitchers on the summer showcase circuit. “We do see some power projection there, and he’s a good runner, a well above-average runner. He’s really a five-tool player and we’re pretty excited to get him as well.”