5280 Spotlight Walker Martin

January 17, 2021
Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

Walker Martin, 2023, SS, Eaton High School is demonstrating he is one of the best players on the diamond in the 2023 class. As a 3 sport athlete, he is doing the same as a QB on the football field and a shooting guard on the basketball court. Our 5280 Spotlight series puts the focus on Walker today:

Scouting Report

5/25/20

Positional Profile: LHP/ 1B
Body: 6-1 170
Run: 7.25
Hit: LHH Pure LH Swing. Minimal movements in load. Hands stay quiet. Lower half is controlled to small stride. Attacking hands and aggressive punishing style hitter. Controlled then explodes. Hands are excellent with quickness and strength. Path is direct and downward. Has ability to go oppo with confidence. Has made big jump in attacking inside half. Ability to hit it where it is pitched. Hands stay in FB in. Exceptional rotational acceleration to balance.
Power: He is developing strength and it is showing up with pop to oppo and pull side. More to come. Walker is one of the top hitters in the state at any level. Would consider Walker a top National Prospect
Arm: Inf Velo 76 OF Velo 80 Good mechanics of the arm. Has carry as a SS and OF
Defense: Developing MIF/SS. Has made big progress as SS. Great athleticism and shows plus lateral movements. Back hand is good. Demonstrated ability to throw from variety of angles. Has versatility!!

1/26/20

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5’11 150
Run: 4.39 Home to 1st
Hit: LHH Stacked Stance with lower half 60/40 Weight Distribution. Deliberate and consistent load. Stride foot simple with balance at launch. Grip/Hands and Arm Angles had minimal movement on load. Rear Side Acceleration and attack to ball. Oppo, Middle, In approach Did a great job of with directional hitting. Path had Line Drive habits and feel for up/down and in/out. Exit Velo 88. Top of State Follow!!
Power: His ability to go OPPO is outstanding, I would not discount his ability to develop power in his development
Arm: INF Velo 70 Athleticism! Release is a high ¾ with quick back side arc. Long Levers with strength and quick twitch.
Defense: Has potential at SS/2B/3B and OF! Good Footwork. Some stop and go movements. Plus gather to release. Accurate on all throws, good feel for slow roller