Michael
Atkinson

Michael Atkinson, Woodlands Christian (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHH/INF with good build/frame that supports added strength in the future. Project solid bat/power combo. Has opprotunity to improve contact ability with adjustments. Will keep getting better with development.
Body: 6-0, 174-pounds. Good build/frame. Avg width to shoulders and back. Will keep adding strength to an already solid build with growth and maturity. Good physical projections.
Hit: RHH. Toe-Tap stride. Slightly opened stance. Linear movement with back foot. Hits in a firm front side. Lands closed. Right shoulder tilt causing uphill swing. Work to keep them on a more level plane. Barrel/hands start in a solid position. Hands drift away during load causing some lead arm bar, work on limiting how far the hands work back during stride to help shorten up swing path. 61.4 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.0 mph. 293' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo. Shows solid line drive ability with quality contact. With adjustments can improve upon consistent contact ability.
Arm: RH.
ATH: 7.76 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.28 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Good stride length. Will get faster with continued development. Work on unclenching hands and keeping a slight forward tilt with the head. 17.20 max vertical.

Michael Atkinson, Woodlands Christian (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHS…good build to add strength. Solid delivery and arm action. Arm speed will increase. Hand speed present. Upside. FB will add velo, develop ability to pitch effectively up/down in zone. Shows ability to create spin to both CB and SL. CB ahead of slider, expect both to be effective/quality pitches in future. Change is developing. Will fun pitcher to watch develop in future. RHH/INF solid defensive player projected, moves well. Like the upside to bat/power combo with adjustments. Good player to watch make adjustments and develop.
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Thickness to build/frame, will add strength in future.
Delivery: Simple, side step rocker. Nice job of loading into back leg, working down the slope with stride leg. Front shoulder opens early, can improve direction, spins off.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle, works well. Arm speed will develop. Good finish.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Strike thrower with good down plane. Shows developing carry up in zone, will be effective both up/down in future. Velo will develop. T2127, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Can spin with solid depth to finish. Will get swing and miss in future. T2880, 2785 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Can spin it, firm release point. Improve getting on top. Love the upside. T2576, 2554 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Tail/sink action showing feel for pitch. Nice job of maintaining arm speed and delivery. T1533, 1487 average rpm.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. Decent start, upright runner. Will improve with added strength and physical maturity, improved lean forward with body when running.

Michael Atkinson, Woodlands Christian (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B RHS…good build to add strength. Solid delivery and arm action. Arm speed will increase. Hand speed present. Upside. FB will add velo, develop ability to pitch effectively up/down in zone. Shows ability to create spin to both CB and SL. CB ahead of slider, expect both to be effective/quality pitches in future. Change is developing. Will fun pitcher to watch develop in future. RHH/INF solid defensive player projected, moves well. Like the upside to bat/power combo with adjustments. Good player to watch make adjustments and develop.
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Thickness to build/frame, will add strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Lands in good position to hit after stride. Shows linear movement to back foot, does a solid job of using lower 1/2 and back hip. Work to hit more upright into firm front side. Falls back presently losing effectiveness of body in swing. Hands/barrel start in solid position. With stride barrel drops behind head creating length to swing, think knob as flashlight pointing to catcher as good spot to launch from creating shorter swing. Dumps barrel at times, stay equal with hands for line drive contact. 58.8 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 283' max distance. Project solid bat/power combo in future. Development opportunities present with adjustments. Nice base to work from presently.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Arm works well. Will add arm speed.
Defense: Solid first step, nice job of getting body into position to field baseball. Fields baseball out front with hands, plays through baseball with feet. Solid actions present for young player.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60. Decent start, upright runner. Will improve with added strength and physical maturity, improved lean forward with body when running.
Vizual Edge: 59.77 Edge Score

Michael Atkinson (The Woodlands Christian, 2028) features a highly projectable frame (6'0", 155lb) and an easy arm action on the mound. His fastball topped out at 81.3 mph, with clear signs that more velocity is on the way as he continues to develop physically. Atkinson is a strike thrower with smooth movement down the mound and a quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. He spins the baseball exceptionally well, recording over 2700 rpm on his curveball and 2500 rpm on his slider, and also mixes in a low-70s changeup. With his advanced pitchability and room to add strength, Atkinson is a name to watch as he continues to rise.