Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 9 Xavier Watson
December 19, 2017
Over the next few weeks we we will be counting down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.
At No. 9 in our coutdown is SS Xavier Watson (South Milwaukee). Ranked No. 6 in Wisconsin's Class of 2019 and No. 348 Overall, Watson made his commitment last fall to continue his career at the University of Illinois. Watson's profile collected over 3,320 views, with the most views occuring the day after the Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
No. 9 Xavier Watson
Videos
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Player News
- Fall Prospect Notes: Illinois - Dec 1, 2021
- PBR Wisconsin: WIAA Second-Team All-State - Jun 28, 2019
- Illinois 2019 D-I Recruiting Classes: Part One - Dec 10, 2018
- Wisconsin 2019 Rankings Updated - Nov 5, 2018
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Infielder Analysis - Aug 22, 2018
- Wisconsin 2019 Rankings Updated - Jul 16, 2018
- PBR Midwest ProCase: Quick Hits - Jul 11, 2018
- Wisconsin 2019 Rankings Updated - Apr 3, 2018
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall - Mar 23, 2018
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 19, 2018
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 26, 2018
- Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 9 Xavier Watson - Dec 19, 2017
- Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Aug 17, 2017
- Wisconsin Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Apr 25, 2017
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 24, 2017
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Mar 22, 2017
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 27, 2017
- Inside The Overall Rankings: Wisconsin 2019's - Dec 13, 2016
- Wisconsin Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Dec 1, 2016
- Inside The Overall Rankings: Wisconsin 2019's - Sep 23, 2016
- The Buzz: Joseph Charles (FL) Commits To North Carolina - Sep 9, 2016
- Wisconsin Class of 2019 Rankings Updated - Sep 7, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Top Overall Prospects - Aug 31, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games: Infield Analysis - Aug 29, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games - Stats Posted - Aug 1, 2016
- 2019 Top Prospect Games Preview - Jul 26, 2016
- Wisconsin Class of 2019 Rankings Released - May 11, 2016
- The Hotlist: Sneak Peek At 2019 Class - Apr 6, 2016
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 1, 2016
- The Hotlist: 2019s To Keep An Eye On - Jan 13, 2016
- 2019 Stock Report: 10 Fast-Rising National Prospects - Oct 7, 2015
- Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Middle Infield Analysis - Feb 26, 2015
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Middle Infield Analysis - Feb 26, 2014
Scouting Report
2/26/17 - Illinois commit. 6-foot, 180-pound shortstop, athletically built frame with projection, added strength to his frame this offseason. Bat looked strong and improved, consistent hard contact to pull side. Hits out of a balanced setup, quiet, short lift, excellent balance. Path is short and level, backspins the baseball, line drive type hitter. Fast bat with quick athletic hands, 90 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively is a plus defender, hands are soft and confident, quick hands get rid of the baseball efficiently and athletically on the move. Controls body well and shows above average range to both sides. Arm showed carry at 82 mph across, short over the top slot. 7.18 runner in the 60.
9/5/16 - Verbally committed to Illinois.