Christian
Chatterton

RHP Christian Chatterton (Brooks HS, AL; Auburn) showed arm strength at a high effort, producing 93-95 mph fastballs. At this point the Auburn commit is more of a thrower than pitcher, but he did show feel for two different breaking pitches: a 2,600 rpm slider, 80-81 mph, and an even higher spinning curveball, 76-78.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Well developed lower half, proportional frame. Physical.
Delivery: Starts from the 3B side of the rubber, controlled tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 arm slot, athletic arm.
FB: T91.8, 89-92 mph. In the zone, working to both sides of the plate. T2061, 1946 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. 11/5 shape, up in the zone at times. T2664, 2519 average rpm.
SL: 74-78 mph. Down in the zone, tight. T2296, 2189 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Late fading action, tends to slow the arm down at times. T1986, 1945 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS A legit, high end arm.
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, compact build, evenly distributed strength throughout.
Delivery: Controlled rhythm with easy, clean actions.
Arm Action: RH. Super quick action from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T90.5, 88.9-90.4 mph. Commanded down in the zone with late arm side life.  T2024, 1916 average rpm.
CB: 70.3-71.7 mph. Solid 12/6 action with late depth, a definite swing and miss pitch.  T2720, 2619 average rpm.
SL: 77.0-78.8 mph. Tight spin with late, minimal break; plus command of the pitch.  T1992, 1942 average rpm.
CH: 78.1-79.3 mph. Thrown with confidence that disappears into a RH hitter.  T2071, 2060 average rpm.

6-foot, 175-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is some and shows upward swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 81 mph; showed average feet, and consistent hands. Used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.6. Advanced on the mound, used a very quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows high effort. Showed athletic balance point. a recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 87-88 mph; showed consistent command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (70-72) with in the zone control and swing and miss action. His changeup (75-76) had arm side control and tailing action.