Montrell
Christian Jr

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 219-pounds. Extra large, physical frame, strength throughout, athletic.
Hit: R/R. Balanced setup, hands load back with rhythm, short knee knock stride, good balance. Swing works short to the zone, level through, loose wrists, gap-to-gap approach, creates hard contact with whippy bat speed. Big power potential.
Power: 93.60 max exit velocity, averaged 79.36 mph. 327.00’ max distance.
Arm: R/R. INF - 85.00 mph. Short arm action to a low 3/4 slot, carry, kept throws low across the infield.
Defense: Plays through the ball with fluid footwork, good body control and mobility for size, soft glove, quick funnel into mid-section, clean on exchanges.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60.

One of the top 2024s in the state, RHP/OF Montrell Christian Jr. (Forest Park) physically stands out amongst his peers, checking in at 6-foot-4, 219-pounds. Christian has all the makings of the next big power pitcher to come out of the state. On Sunday, he ran his fastball up to 84. He also dropped in a 12/6 breaking ball for strikes. As he continues to mature, look for the velocity to take big jumps and his offspeed to improve.

2024 Player Rankings

weighs in at an intimidating 6-foot-4, 200-pounds. It remains to be seen whether Christian Jr will end up being an arm or a bat, but at this point he is able to do both at a high level. On the mound he can work his fastball up into the mid-80s and compliments it with a nice slider. At the plate, he has a powerful swing that plays well to the pull-side. With the natural strength throughout his frame, he is able to generate hard contact to all fields.