| Player: Landon King | |||||||||||
| School: St. Francis (CA) | Position(s): SS | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Left | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: King hits left-handed and was picked for Team USA’s 15U team, and he’s one of the younger players in his class. He plays with a baseball sense beyond his age. His swing is quick and compact and smooth, with the barrel going through the zone fast, and he keeps his approach centered on the middle of the field. His ability to put the bat on the ball is excellent. He gets the barrel to pitches across the zone, strikes out rarely, and has strong judgment of the zone. The power is mostly gap power, and he doesn’t have a lot of growth left in his frame. Barreling the ball regularly should let his game power improve as he gets stronger, and he’s had a feel for lift and for pulling the ball since he was young. The shortness of his swing and his hand strength cost him a little bat speed, and he prefers getting the barrel to the ball. He’s aggressive and chases out of the zone at times, though his contact skills are elite. Shortstop is his home. He’s an instinctive defender with soft hands and a quick exchange, takes good angles, covers ground either way, and makes difficult throws on the move. His arm action and his arm strength suit the right side of the infield, so second base is possible if the arm doesn’t improve. His accuracy on routine plays comes and goes, though he looks more comfortable on double plays. He’s an average runner with room to gain a bit of speed. He has a potent hit tool and defensive instincts that fit in the middle infield. A feel for the zone and strong contact skills give him a clear path forward. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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