CJ
Pierce

5-foot-9, 153-pound, smaller, strong athletic frame, strength throughout, twitchy actions and movements. A right-handed pitcher, works from the set position, the delivery is quick paced, builds momentum, really attacks and comes after the hitter. The arm action is short, quick and works with minimal effort, working from a natural 3/4 slot. The fastball has run and sink to it, clocked at 81 mph. Mixed in a slurvey breaking ball at 63 mph, thrown for strikes, with depth to it. Chance to be a solid bullpen arm, looks to be able to throw multiple times per week, and athletic off the mound.

Christopher Pierce: RHP/OF, (2023) out of Southington, CT. is a 5-foot-9, 148-pound prospect. At the plate, Pierce had a max exit velocity of 88 MPH, with a (63.49 MPH bat speed average) and (18.06 MPH hand speed average). He begins in a tall, closed stance with a slow load and controlled stride. The swing is a flat stroke that utilizes the pull side. On the mound, the delivery is easy and simple. Small movements allow him to remain balanced and in line with the plate. The arm works out of a long, high ¾ arm slot, producing a fastball that comes in at 76-79 MPH(Max spin ; Avg ) with some arm side run. Pierce also mixed in a 12/6 curveball (64-68 MPH) (Max spin ; Avg ) and showed the feel for a fading changeup (65-66 MPH).

5-foot-8, 148-pound lean athletic build. Raw during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 90 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. (63.44 mph bat speed average). (18.47 mph hand speedaverage). Starts in a wide quiet stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a short levelswing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average while inthe infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 80 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, quick fluid feet, and soft hands.Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a short arm action.In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.58. Athletic on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. In line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph; had arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 2020; Avg 1887). His 1/7 curveball (66-68) showed slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 2293; Avg 2094). His changeup (73-74) shows command low in the zone and fading action.

Exit Velocity: 90 mph

Arm Velocity: 80 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.58