OK Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: OF Christian McClendon

January 11, 2021
Andy Urban
OK/MO/KS Scouting Supervisor

An athletic outfielder that keeps putting on strength, the broad shouldered McClendon put on a show at the Swat scout day. Offensively, the right-hander hitter posses plenty of thump and is swing and missing less and less as he polishes his game. In the outfield, he has a chance to stick in center with 6.79 speed.

Scouting Report

6/02/20

Christian McClendon: OF/RHP, (2021) Edmond Memorial, OK. 6-foot-1, 175-pound lean frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed his power in the box with a strong exit velocity of 91 mph. Began in a crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride just before his swing. Bat speed is explosive, displays flat swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; had quick footwork, consistent hands and a lengthy exchange. Used a long arm action with an-over-the-top slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.07.

2/29/20

Christian McClendon, Edmond Memorial (OK), 2021
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky, high-waisted build.
Defense: pop times. Comes to the baseball, fields the ball with two hands.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; quick arm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, slight drop in hands, short stride. Bat travels in an uphill path through the zone.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Feet start wide covering the entire rubber, slow, methodical tall/fall type delivery, slight elevation in front side, short strider, front toe lands closed, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, quick draw, over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Straight movement, consistent strikes in the lower third of the zone.
CB: 61-62 mph. 11/5 shape, breaks early.
CH: 68-69 mph. Natural sinking action.