Watkins is 6-1 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Kept hands inside, very short and quick to the ball with a strong contact point and extension through it. Uphill swing path, natural loft built in and power to pull side and in the gaps, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 93. In the outfield, rounds ball and plays through it, fielding with above average hands. Quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a free arm action, outfield velocity was 76. Ran a 7.37 60 yard dash.
Scouting Report
Unsigned Senior Games
Watkins is 6-1 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Kept hands inside, very short and quick to the ball with a strong contact point and extension through it. Uphill swing path, natural loft built in and power to pull side and in the gaps, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 93. In the outfield, rounds ball and plays through it, fielding with above average hands. Quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a free arm action, outfield velocity was 76. Ran a 7.37 60 yard dash.