10/16/2011 - College PREP - Hoover (Birmingham), AL Chris is an athletic catcher with a strong lower half that will graduate in 2012. Feet are active in working line to his target through a quick transfer / exchange. Pop times show a range of 2.01-2.09 with carry and accuracy. Receiving and blocking skills flash potential as being quality tools as he continues to develop. Offensively, Allen shows a balanced approach with lower half working well through his swing. Swing path gets long with barrel getting out around the baseball. To improve hitting grades and power, he needs to work to keep hands inside and through the ball to utilize all fields. Chris has abilities with a lot of room to improve.