Chris
Daugherty

Verbally committed to Lewis University.

Uncommitted. The Crusaders finished the week 3-0, including a win over No. 1 Providence Catholic (7-3). On the week, Daugherty went 5-for-10 (.500) with a home run, five RBIs, seven runs scored, four stolen bases, and three walks. In their 16-8 win over Mt. Carmel, he went 1-for-2 with an RBI, four runs scored, three walks and four stolen bases. Daugherty went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored against No. 1 Providence Catholic.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced setup, leg-lift timing trigger. Athletic, fluid swing, stays on-plane, on time and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Easy life out of the hand with carry, 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft hands, two hand gather out front, active footwork.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched, balanced setup. Toe tap trigger. Short stride. Athletic hands, natural lift, feel for the barrel. Hard gap-to-gap contact throughout round.
Power: 91.1 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short arm circle into a quick, high 3/4 slot. Arm plays with accuracy to the target.
Defense: Balanced footwork, clean exchange, plays with rhythm.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60. 

Chris Daugherty (Brother Rice, 2024) proved to be yet another outfielder with a solid all-around skill set. Daugherty understands who he is as a hitter; top-of-the-order potential, above-average bat-to-balls skills, repeats his swing, stays within himself and put together a consistent round of BP, staying on the barrel with fluid rhythm and balance throughout. Daugherty, who is listed at 5-foot-8, 155 pounds, possesses above-average bat strength for his size. He recorded a max exit velocity of 91.1 mph while recording a sweet spot rate of 72 percent. Defensively, he moves with pace, rhythm, and clean actions and his arm topped at 88 mph from the outfield.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, small leg-kick into a short stride, quiet hands throughout his load.  Easy bat speed speed and athleticism, repeats. Athletic path to contact, level plane, knack for the barrel. Made hard contact throughout.
Power: 89.8 max exit velocity, averaged 85.14 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Loose arm action, 3/4 slot, arm flashed carry.
Defense: Athletic footwork, soft hands.
Run: 6.99 runner in the 60. Quick first step.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop/drive type, quicker tempo, lands square to target, level shoulders, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short, quick action.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Two-seam type, flashed run/sink, works glove-side of plate.
CB: 62-65 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, flashed feel for it.

Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, smooth load, short stride. Short swing, level path, intent to pull the baseball, line drives at times.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Short, compact action, 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Active, efficient feet, steady hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball.
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.