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VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Christopher Allen



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By John Nolan
Virginia Assistant Director and Content Manager

VA Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Christopher Allen




Christopher Allen

Class of 2018 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2018
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Kings Fork
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tophand Swamp Thing
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.81
60-yard
77
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
4.09
H-1st
Position
INF Velo
74
H-1st
4.27
Exit Velo
85

Scouting Report

8.9.17:  Allen is 5-11 with an athletic frame, he hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance. Short stride on line, short load back, some hip explosion and some balance to his swing. Short level line drive swing, good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 82. At short, quick feet, fields with a wider base and average hands. Clean exchange, plays through the ball. Throws from three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 77. Ran a 6.9 60 yard dash.

7.18.17:  Allen is 5-11 with an athletic frame and a strong lower half. Hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance. Short stride on line, loads back. Some hip explosion and some balance to swing. Short level swing, line drive hitter worked the middle of the field, exit velocity was 83. Ran a 4.09 home to first on a bunt. At short, works around ball and fields with wide base, above average hands. Plays through ball, clean exchange. Throws from three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, infield velocity was 75.

6.13.17:  Allen has an athletic frame, hits from the right side from a balanced stance, short stride on line, loads back. Some hip explosion and balance throughout his swing. Chops down at ball and then comes uphill through it. Line drive swing, good approach working the middle of the field. Exit velocity was 80. Ran a 6.81 60. At short, works around ball, has average hands and a clean exchange. Throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, position velocity was 72. Plays through the ball well.

5.22.16:  Hits from an athletic, balanced stance that stood square. Strong frame. Slight load back with short, controlled stride. Bat exit velocity of 72 MPH. Level swing path that pulls off. Throws from a quick, high three-quarters arm slot with some accuracy. Positional velocity of 73 MPH. Average hands with clean footwork that worked through the ball.


Videos

(8/9/17)