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2016 Northeast Underclass Showcase
Karl Velikonja is a 2018 C/OF with a 5-10 165 lb. frame from Brooklyn, NY who attends Xaverian High School. Medium build and frame, athletic, and room to continue to fill out and develop physically. Posted a 7.22 time in the 60 yard dash. Primary catcher, showed a quick transfer, receives out front, deeper takeaway, with a short arm action. Gained ground well with repeatable mechanics and promising actions with a workout pop time of 1.90. Also worked out from the outfield with a long arm action, accuracy to the bag and good momentum through the ball. At the plate, utilized a toe tap timing mechanism and stiff hand load. Linear swing path, flashed lower half involvement, but could use more, got to all fields with developing strength. Additional timing would aid consistency as well as more aggressiveness in approach.