06/18/2021 - Baseball Factory All-State Tournament (HS)
Christian is a 3B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame, with good lower half, athletic build and a projectable frame with room to fill throughout moving forward. At 3B, takes good glove side angles and ability to pick out hops. Low funnel and clean exchange into a high 3/4 arm slot. Accurate/online throws across diamond at 86mph. Right-handed pitcher who gets to good balance point and works downhill. Separates on time as he throws from a 3/4 arm slot with good arm action. Throws a FB that topped out at 76mph. A right-handed hitter, he begins with an even stance. Balanced setup who gets some load to start his swing and some late bat whip. Showed ability to spray line drives to all fields with a recorded bat exit velocity of 80mph. 3 years of continued growth and development, we foresee him having a bright future on the baseball field.
01/15/2021 - 2021 Baseball Factory Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament
Christian continues to work hard and show well on the diamond, this time at the Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament. On the mound, this righty works to a controlled balance point, keeps his eyes on the target and fires from a 3/4 arm slot. FB still sits in the mid 70's with late run. Breaking ball shows 10/4 shape as he throws it for strikes consistently. Changeup has late arm-side getting in on the RHH's and complimenting his FB well. He attacks the zone throwing strikes consistently and challenging hitters to swing the bat. At 3B, he has active prep and comes to get the GB. He gathers well and works in-line toward 1B firing accurate throws. With the bat, he shows a tall stance with active hands waiting for a pitch he likes. Swing is on-plane as he likes the pitch on the inner 1/2 and pulls it with pop. This 2024 grad has tools with still a lot of time to progress to get to where he wants to be.
11/15/2020 - All-In Membership - Deer Park (Houston), TX
Christian continues to shine on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date. At 3B, he displays smooth/athletic actions. Feet are active as he works around balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean but needs to present earlier and more out front. At the plate, he shows an athletic, open setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. On the mound, he works to a controlled balance point, has smooth separation and fires from a clean/loose arm action. He gets strong glove-side lead and stays directional toward the dish. FB ranges from 70-72 mph with slight sink. Breaking ball shows 3/9 shape with across break. He maintains arm speed on his knuckle ball with sinking action. Stock on the mound will continue to improve as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
09/12/2020 - Fall Pro Training Experience - TX (HS)
Christian continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. At the plate, hitting/power potential has improved through an open setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. At 3B, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth actions. Feet are active as he works to square balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he continues to improve foot quickness. On the mound, fastball showed a range of 70-71 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program.
09/04/2020 - MS All-Region Tournament
Christian is a skilled 2-way player (RHP/3B) who showed well during his time at the All-Region Tournament. With the bat, this righty displays an open stance as he gets back into a loaded position. Loose hands whip the barrel as he connects and creates good backspin, driving the ball and showing some pop to his pull-side. Even more power potential is there with more lower 1/2 drive. At 3B, he hustles into a square fielding position and tracks GB's into his mitt. He gathers well and has a quick release to throw. On the mound, this RHP works with quick tempo. He gathers in a controlled balance point, has smooth separation and repeats his delivery well. FB comes out of his hand with some deception showing good arm-side run. He fills up the zone and throws strikes - FB topping out at 76 mph. Only a 2024 grad - Pierce has a solid skill-set with upside and still a lot of time to progress.
11/17/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Pearland (Houston), TX
Christian is a 2-way player who plays 3B and RHP. Defensively, Christian has active feet, he covers ground well, and he fields low and athletically. He presents his glove well, fields aggressively, and throws with carry and momentum across the diamond. On the mound, this RHP has good balance, a loose arm circle, and he separates his hands on time. He lands with good direction toward home and competes in the zone. Offensively, Christian has a tall stance, a short stride, and good balance. He has a direct barrel, makes solid contact, and he works it well gap to gap. Christian can continue to get better with work on the following.
Defense
1. Pre-pitch actions
2. Backhand
Pitching
1. Finish
2. Release
Offense
1. Bat speed
2. Liven hands