Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 SS Christian LaBarbera (Hempfield)

Physical: The 6-foot, 171-pound prospect showcased an athletic frame with sneaky strength throughout while using long levers. 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH. Crouched, even stance with rhythm in the setup utilizing a quick lift and replace stride coupled with a load to the shoulder for launch. Generates a whippy, slightly uphill barrel path through the hitting zone while using the whole field during an impressive batting practice round. Consistently on time at the front of the plate and demonstrated adjustability in an athletic lower half. Can stay on the offspeed pitch and shoot it the other way and showcased a quality approach in game action. Recorded a 94 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball. 

Defensively: The middle infielder featured long, fluid actions during defensive evaluations creating advantageous hops with regularity. Hands were loose and played aggressively through the baseball when needed. The footwork created downhill momentum towards the target which only further helped the accuracy of throws from multiple arm angles. Can play at a quick pace in the middle and is very decisive on routes; made the play on the run with ease. SS - 81 mph

6-foot, 171-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showcased solid feel for the barrel with a gap-to-gap appoach and the ability to create consistent backspin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 91 mph and ran a 6.87 60-yard dash. Displayed athletic actions defensively while routinely playing through the baseball with accurate 81 mph arm strength across the diamond.

6-foot, 171-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and utilizes a leg lift stride to initiate his swing from a high back elbow load. Showcased strength in his lower half and the ability to create some barrel whip. Failure to get completely off his back side limits an already above average 87 mph bat exit velocity. Ran a 7.16 60-yard dash and displayed capable defensive actions with 78 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 76-79 from a high 3/4 arm slot with some hip coil to his delivery off the mound. Fastball at times showed some cut action. Also showed a changeup with good sell at 66-71 and a slider at 64-67.