Christopher
King

6-foot, 170-pound athletic build. Athletic during batting practice, King recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (66.27 mph bat speed average). (21.22 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a quick rhythmic load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was electric, had a short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;shows consistent hands, a clean natural exchange, and smooth feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action with a low ¾ slot. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.88. Solid on the mound, had low ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 80-84 mph with a max of 85 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2236; Avg 2028). Showed some late action and control around the zone on his sharp curveball (71-72). (Max spin ; Avg ). Throws a straight changeup (71-72) that shows consistent around the zone control and fading action. Threw a sharp slider (72-76) with consistent low in the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2156; Avg 2011).

Rising sophomore at 5-foot-11, 145 pounds. Smooth hands at SS, feet will come with growth. Creates some bat speed with naturally quick hands and works with a line drive approach. Slight cast of the hands can be fixed and everything will become more connected. Adding strength will help the all around game, as the feel and actions are there.