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Home > Baseball Recruiting > Ohio > Painesville, OH > Riverside High School (Painesville) > Christian Knight

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Christian Knight '23 Recruiting Profile

Riverside High School (Painesville)Painesville, OHBaseball

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ClubOwensboro RiverDawgs

Height5'9"

Weight185lbs

Age21

Primary PositionCatcher

Secondary Position2nd Base

Dominant HandRight

60 Yard Dash6.94

Catching Velocity82

Top Pop Time1.82

Consistent Pop Time1.88

Top Infield Velocity90

Consistent Infield Velocity85

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Christian Knight ...

2021 Spotlight

August 2019

Personal Statement

My goal is to play baseball at the highest level in college and professionally. Hopefully, one day in the Major Leagues.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2022 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, Lake County Division 1 Player of the Year, 1st Team All-County, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
Conference Champs
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention All-Conference
2020 Varsity Team
Jersey: #11

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2023 Owensboro RiverDawgs (Ohio Valley Collegiate Baseball League)
2022 Canes Baseball 17u (17U)
2022 Canes Northern Ohio - Select (17U)
2022 Perfect Game 17U BCS National Championship
2021 NEO Elite Black 16U (16U Travel)
2020 UA Force Ohio (15u)
2019 UA Force Fall Ball (15U)
Fall Ball schedule - 3 tournaments plus 2 practices per week. PBR Central Ohio Limited Series Tournament - Games Saturday, September 14th at Olentangy Liberty High School at 11:15am and 3:45pm, and Sunday, September 15th at 9am at Olentangy Berlin High School and 1:30pm at Otterbein University.
2019 UA Force Ohio (14u)
Elite 14u Travel Team

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Steve Wido
Other
Vic Evans
High School Head Coach
John Wakim
Private Coach
Josh Bieneman
Private Coach
Kevin Rhomberg

Events

Camp/Event
PBR Northern Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase
2/20/22 to 2/20/22
PBR Top Performer Scouting Report: 📝:Another top performer nod for Knight. Almost mirror images from both sides of the plate, producing multiple barrels. Smooth/fluid mover behind the dish, with above average arm talent. A good follow in the ‘23 class.👀
Camp/Event
PBR Miami Valley Preseason All-State
1/17/22 to 1/17/22
PBR Top Performer Scouting report: Top Prospect Games level talent. Advanced catch/throw guy behind the dish w/81mph arm strength from the crouch. True switch-hitter in the box w/90+ exits from both sides. Very talented player.
Camp/Event
Perfect Game 2021 National Underclass Showcase - Main Event
12/28/21 to 12/30/21
Batted .500 (2 for 4) with a single and a triple in two games. Scouting Blog Article " Christian Knight (2023, C, Concord Township, OH) showed well on both sides of the ball today. Was solid behind the dish, blocked every ball, was quick and agile back there. Displayed consistent accurate throws. Swung the well, crushed the ball to right field for a triple. Ran well, was smooth around the bases."
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament
1/15/21 to 1/17/21
2021 Baseball Factory Pre-Season All-America Tournament (FL) Scouting Report - Christian seems to get better each time we see him. He had an impressive showing at the Pre-Season AA Tournament showing 88 mph raw arm strength, throwing a 2.08 to 2B and showing his athleticism with a time of 7.13 in the 60. He is a polished receiver who is good on balls in the dirt and his throws have carry to 2B and are accurate. At the plate he swings from both sides with a bit more power on display from the left side this weekend. He has natural rhythm both ways, is balanced, and has good hands that deliver the barrel with consistency. Overall, Christian is an exciting 2023 prospect with an excellent profile - an athletic, switch-hitting catcher.
Camp/Event
Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic
9/23/20 to 9/27/20
Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic - Baseball Factory Scouting Report - Christian continues to shine when he steps onto the diamond and did so again at the Arizona Fall Classic. He is a vocal leader and takes charge on the field. Behind the plate, feet are aggressive and active as he works in-line to his target, through a clean transfer/exchange as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.10 with accuracy/carry (82 mph velocity) on his throws. Quick lateral actions and + athleticism help him to center pitches in the dirt, blocking and keeping everything in front. At the plate, he continues to show as a switch hitter with similar abilities from both sides. He has good zone awareness and doesn't swing at much out of the zone. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing with the baseball jumping off the bat when centered as he works to stay inside the ball to utilize all fields. He battles at the plate and proved to be a tough out going 5 for 10 with 2 doubles. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and a leader behind the dish. Knight is a gamer who leaves it all on the field.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament
1/17/20 to 1/19/20
Tested baseball metric numbers and played three showcase games.
Camp/Event
USSSA All-State Games
8/02/19 to 8/04/19
Team went 3 and 1. I batted .500 (5 for 10 with 2 doubles).

Training

Baseball - Hitting and Fielding
5 years
Training in hitting and fielding with Kevin Rhomberg (440) 752-0372.
Baseball - Hitting, Catching, Fielding, Pitching, Strength, and Nutrition
2 years
Training in Hitting, Catching, Fielding, Pitching, Strength, and Nutrition with Josh Bieneman (216) 870-3606 at VIBE Player Development.

Additional Sports

Basketball
9 years
Freshman Team
Played point guard.

Statistics

Statistic	2022 Varsity Team	2022 Canes Baseball	2022 Canes Northern	2021 Varsity Team	2021 NEO Elite Blac	2019 UA Force Ohio
Avg.	.321	.390	.412	.337	.347	.436
GP/GS	28/28	40/40	7/7	27/27	36/36	40/37
AB	81	123	17	83	95	94
R	31	37	3	8	16	34
H	26	48	7	28	33	41
2B	7	8	2	3	4	15
3B	1	4	0	0	1	1
HR	1	1	0	0	0	2
RBI	18	20	2	8	21	37
SLG%	.469	.545	.529	.373	.411	.681
BB	28	21	3	21	16	20
HBP	11	6	0	1	3	5
SO	12	8	5	8	10	14
OB%	.542	.497	.500	.467	.456	.545
Team Record	19 - 9	24 - 15 - 1	3 - 4	15 - 13	18 - 18 - 3	28-12
Types of Pitches	Fastball, Curveball, Slider, Changeup			Fastball, Curveball, Slider, Changeup
ERA	2.53			3.11
W-L (Pitching Record)	2 - 0			3 - 3
Appearances	6			6
Games Started	4			6
Complete Games	0			2
Saves	0			0
Innings Pitched	19.1			27
Hits	14			24
Runs Allowed	7			25
Earned Runs	7			12
Batter's BB	11			19
Batter's SO	27			38
Batter's HBP	3			5
SB/Attempts			0/0			6/6