Xander
Sutton

Xander Sutton, GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (SC), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B Baseball player. Solid across the board. Willing catcher with athleticism behind the dish.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Average frame. Proportional build with strength and athleticism present.
Hit: RHH. Feet under shoulders. Back foot with a heavy turn toward the front foot. Athletic flex in the knees. Load begins with a simple crouch into the lower half. Natural hand action with a toe tap. Rhythmic through the load. Average stride. Stable head. Good back side action leading the swing. Athletic finish. Natural loft through contact. Good batsped. Excellent barrel feel. Willing to use the entire field. 64.7 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 325' max distance. More power to the pull side. Showed ability to drive the baseball to the oppo gap. Backspin to both sides. Barrel feel stood out in BP and game action.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Behind the dish - Quick exchange across the chest. Athletic exchange and release. Short, quick arm action to an over-the-top slot. Excellent carry and accuracy.
Defense: 1.93-2.02 pop times. Behind the dish - Athletic feet with good rhythm in the feet and hands. Level with great diretion. Quick exchange and release. High level blocker. Solid hand speed. Athletic hips.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.30 max vertical.