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2020 Great Lakes Prospect Showcase
Chris Rooney is a 2021 OF/RHP with a 6-1 171 lb. frame from Hawthorn Woods, IL who attends Mundelein. Medium frame with lean, projectable build; ran 60 yard dash in 7.33 seconds. Hits from upright, slightly open stance, toe tap trigger, whole-field approach with line drive swing plane, has bat speed, sinks into hips well, consistently hard liner contact. Worked out in the outfield, moves well and shows balance to strides, fields cleanly and gets off quick release, clocked up to 79 mph on throws. Also pitched, 3/4 slot with medium-length arm stroke, lands online and extends well, fastball worked 74-77 mph, curveball shows good depth, flashed changeup with solid sink as well. Good student.