Class of 2022 Inside the Rankings: Up Next
January 4, 2022
Each week leading up to the new year, we'll be rolling out Inside the Rankings articles to further highlight the movement around the ‘22 classes in NY and PA. This week’s focus shifts the scope to “Up Next,” the top uncommitted outfield prospect in the state.
2022 OF christian toledo (citius prep)
The Spin: Filled with poise and freakish athleticism at 6-foot-1, 210lbs, Toledo has been a mainstay towards the top of the ‘22 class rankings during his HS career. The powerful right-handed hitter is an obvious middle-of-the-order threat, passing the eye-test with a twitchy, connected swing that matches pitch-plane early while scoring highly in multiple advanced measurable categories. Impressive 6.78 footspeed continues to translate to the box with quick hands (22.8 mph hand-speed) and an accurate barrel (60% sweet spot) yielding plenty of carry to the gaps for extra-bases (351 foot batted ball). There’s been continued optimism that another jump is soon on the way, following a strong performance at the 2020 Northeast Future Games as a member of Team New York and seeing success versus top arms. A natural corner outfielder with ability to handle any of the three positions early at the next level, the Citius Prep product plays with an efficient first-step, maintaining pace through release while creating live arm-strength out of the hand (92 mph). Combining the overall unique skillset and this many known tools available, Toledo has the chance to become a day-one starter at the next level.
The Performance: 7/06/20, New York State Games | One of the top performers of the entire event, Toledo set personal bests in exit velocity (96 mph), AVG exit velocity (86 mph), sweet spot% (60%), and arm strength (92 mph). The righty took a loud round of batting practice, leaving the yard twice to pull with more in the tank.
One of my favorites from the #NEFutureGames.. 2022 OF Christian Toledo (Citius Prep).. passes the eye test, backs it up w/ high-end athleticism, rocket for an arm, & the unique skill-set of controlling the barrel but also the ability to hit nukes ? @prepbaseball @Zach_Guth23 pic.twitter.com/iCviZu3f1W
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) October 1, 2020
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/06 | The MAX - McCook, Ill. |
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley (35% Full) | NY | 02/13 | Paul Gerry Fieldhouse |
2022 Northeast ProCase (95% Full) | NY | 02/20 | Liberty Sports Arena |
2022 Preseason All-State - Central (20% Full) | NY | 02/21 | Sport Center 481 |
2022 Preseason All-State - West (55% Full) | NY | 02/21 | Total Sports Experience |
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley (20% Full) | NY | 02/22 | Accelerate Sports Complex |
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region (40% Full) | NY | 02/23 | All-Stars Academy |
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (AM Session) | NY | 02/24 | Athletes Warehouse |
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (PM Session) - 25% Full | NY | 02/24 | Warriors Baseball NY |
2022 Preseason All-State - Long Island (20% Full) | NY | 02/25 | Long Island Sports Complex |
2022 Northeast Rising Stars - 45% Full | NY | 03/12 | Liberty Sports Arena |
PREVIOUS RANKINGS ARTICLES
- Class of 2022 Inside the Rankings: Helium Watch Dec 21, 2021
- Class of 2022 Inside the Rankings: Diamonds in the Rough Dec 28, 2021
- Class of 2023 Inside the Rankings: Top Dogs Dec. 14, 2021