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2016 South Top Prospect Showcase
Colton Eager is a 2017 OF/LHP with a 6-0 190 lb. frame from North Richland Hills, TX who attends Fort Worth Christian. Medium, athletic frame with broad shoulders and present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.17 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, moves well on feet to the ball with short and quick steps, generates nice momentum, fields the ball out front, quick transfer into a short arm action, gets on top of throws and shows present arm strength with solid carry out of the hand, repeats actions well, projects for more with additional lower half. Also pitched, steady tempo to delivery with balance, medium arm action through the back working to a high three-quarters release point. Good directionality with weight transfer, occasionally lands closed with front foot. Attacked hitters and filled up the zone, fastball topped at 82 mph with short running life. Present feel for curveball, 1-7 shape with tight spin and nice depth at 71 mph. Lefthanded hitter, begins with a high hand set in the box and an open stance. Coils front leg during lift for trigger, occasionally throws timing off but when on time is able to drive the ball to pull side. Shows quickness to hands with a full swing coming through the zone, does a nice job of getting extended out front and clearing hips while generate lift to the swing path, a shortened stride into contact will help improve balance. Excellent student. Named to South Top-Top Prospect List.