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2020 14U National Showcase
Chris Newstrom is a 2024 SS/RHP, C, OF with a 6-1 175 lb. frame from Scottsdale, AZ who attends Chaparral. Tall and athletic frame with tons of projection still remaining. Ran a 7.04 second 60 yard dash. Primary shortstop, worked out in the infield with clean hands and range to either side, shows good footwork at the position, and the ability to throw on the run with good arm strength across. Secondary catcher, side saddle set and downhill throws, will get long with arm at take back but does show arm strength that plays behind the plate. Also pitched, deliberate windup with effort at release, 3/4 arm slot and will vary windup speeds, fastball topped out at 85 mph, mixed in a curveball with strong potential to the pitch. Righthanded hitter, upright stance with a high hand set, takes a short stride into contact with looseness to his hands, will get downhill and produce jump to pull side, low effort swing with high exit velocities when squared. Named to 2020 14U PG Select Baseball Festival.