Christian
Wood

2019 infielder and right-handed pitcher Christian Wood is listed at 6-foot-2 175 pounds for the University City Centurions and is currently uncommitted. Wood and Zay Pena have split time at shortstop this season depending on whom of the two is pitching. Tall and lanky with broad shoulders and room to fill out. Defensively can play shortstop, third base and first base as he has the size and current skill set to be a viable defensive player. Lateral movement and glove work are below average as he does not possess elite quickness but made up for it with good reads and footwork. Showed a good eye at the plate as he waited for his pitch and walked twice in four at-bats. Swing path does not produce significant power but shows high contact rate ability. Currently slashing 298 with a 824 OPS. Wood’s pitching is what is really standing out as his control and statistical line are exceptional as he has thrown 37 â…” INN 55 K 1.86 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. True two-way high school player contributing on both sides of the ball as he has the ability to play multiple positions in the infield and dominate on the high school mound, current and future ability may grade out best on the mound.