Saujan Christie SS/RHP

12/27/2018 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) Saujan is an athletic and talented 2023 2-way prospect that was eager to learn. At SS, Saujan has a good first step to the ball, fields the ball in an athletic position, and makes accurate throws. He needs to continue to be on time with his prep step, anticipate the ball off the bat, and throw from multiple arm angles. At the plate, Saujan starts in an athletic position, attacks the ball with his lower half, and show the ability to hit with pull side lift. Continuing to load his hands back into the drive position and get his foot down on time will allow him to catch up to the fastball more consistent. He should good pitch recognition with to walk and by hitting the ball to all fields. Saujan will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future.

07/17/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Trenton, NJ Saujan is a thin, 2-way player who plays SS and RHP. Defensively, Saujan has firm/presentable hands, he moves well to the ball, and he keeps it in front of his body. He makes plays on balls hit his way, he has a clean exchange, and throws with accuracy from a loose arm to his target. On the mound, Saujan keeps his eyes on target, he has a compact delivery, and good glove-side lead. He separates on time, has a controlled landing toward home, and finishes completely. Offensively, Saujan has a square set-up, good balance, and he swings aggressively. He swings on plane, makes square contact, and has pop in his bat. Saujan can improve overall skills with work on the following.

Defense
1. Release
2. Footwork
3. Fielding position
Pitching
1. Long toss
2. CB
3.Balance point
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Finish
3. Stride

				

07/27/2017 - Little League^® Summer Camp Week 4 AM

#

19

30 yard dash:

5.12

Velocity:

55

Exit Velocity:

44

Hitting

Fundamentals:

Balance:

Swing Path:

Contact:

Setup

Biggest Strength See Areas for Improvement

Areas for Improvement Needs to work on balance in setup

Load/Rhythm

Biggest Strength Works back into a loaded position Loads on-time

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Path

Biggest Strength Swing path is level

Areas for Improvement Needs to shorten swing path

Lower 1/2

Biggest Strength See Areas for Improvement

Areas for Improvement Needs to utilize full lower half

Contact

Biggest Strength Creates consistent contact

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Infielder

Fundamentals:

Arm:

Footwork:

Athleticism:

Footwork

Biggest Strength Has efficient footwork Takes good angles around ground ball

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Hands

Biggest Strength See Areas for Improvement

Areas for Improvement Needs to use 2-hands Needs to quicken exchange

Fielding Pos.

Biggest Strength Gets square to the ground ball

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Arm

Biggest Strength Throws are accurate to target

Areas for Improvement Has a long arm stroke

Range

Biggest Strength Displays range to glove-side

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

07/20/2017 - Little League^® Summer Camp Week 3 AM

#

70

30 yard dash:

4.63

Velocity:

57

Exit Velocity:

63

Hitting

Fundamentals:

On Par for Age

Balance:

On Par for Age

Swing Path:

On Par for Age

Contact:

On Par for Age

Setup

Biggest Strength Shows an athletic setup Is balanced in setup Displays a square setup

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Load/Rhythm

Biggest Strength Works back into a loaded position

Areas for Improvement Needs to work on timing of load

Path

Biggest Strength Swing path is level Creates extension through contact Swing is direct to the zone Swing is quick to the zone

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Lower 1/2

Biggest Strength Swings against a firm front side

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Contact

Biggest Strength Creates consistent contact Has power off the barrel

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Pitching

Fundamentals:

On Par for Age

Balance:

On Par for Age

Direction:

On Par for Age

Control:

On Par for Age

Arm Angle

Biggest Strength Throws from high 3/4 arm slot

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Back Arm Action

Biggest Strength Has a loose arm action Has a clean arm action Gets good glove side lead

Areas for Improvement Has a short arm action

Mechanics

Biggest Strength Works to a controlled balance point Works in-line toward the plate Maintains level shoulders Drives off of the rubber with lower 1/2

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Fastball

Biggest Strength Throws strikes consistently Has a strong arm

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time

Finish

Biggest Strength Finishes in an athletic position Finishes complete

Areas for Improvement Nothing recommended at this time