Christian
De La O

Christian De La O, Centennial High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Shows present strength with a projectable build and additional fill still to come.
Delivery: Slow, controlled delivery with the glove starting at the chest and lowering toward the right side of the belt. Medium leg lift with inward turn.
Arm Action: RH. Works through a full arm circle from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. 4-seam fastball that maintains its plane with true carry through the zone. Lacks occasional arm-side command. T2358, 2278 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Shows vertical drop with late horizontal bite. Command for pitch. T2310, 2234 average rpm.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Christian De La O, Centennial High (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Shows present strength with a projectable build and additional fill still to come.
Hit: RHH. Stands narrow and crouched with hands held low just below the shoulders. Uses a long stride and level swing path to consistently square up line drives to all fields. 71.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. INF-76 mph. Short, compact hand-to-ear exchange with plenty of arm carry and accurate throws to second base.
Defense: 1.91-2.08 pop times. Uses quick feet and presents a big, projectable frame behind the plate.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

De La O showcased a projectable 6-1, 170-pound frame with tools that stand out on both sides of the ball. Behind the plate, he posted 1.91-2.08 pop times with strong carry to the bag, a quick, natural release, and 79 mph arm velocity, displaying the athleticism and present feel to develop at the position long term. At the plate, the Centennial product produced a max exit velocity of 92.9 mph with a max distance of 343 feet, an average bat speed of 71.3 mph, and a 42.9% line drive rate, showcasing a short, compact swing with an early stride that consistently drove the ball gap to gap. On the mound, he displayed true two-way potential, topping out at 88.1 mph on his fastball (avg 86.7) and pairing it with a tight curveball at 69-70 mph with 2200+ spin, commanding 100% strikes with the pitch throughout his bullpen session. De La O’s combination of catching instincts, offensive ability, and pitching upside make him one of the more intriguing prospects from the event.