McKay Christensen

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #24 prospect in 2001
  Stop us if you've heard this before. Christensen is an excellent defensive center fielder and has the speed to be an outstanding leadoff man, but he must improve as a hitter. For years that has been the book on the former blue-chip tailback, and it remains true. Christensen, who lost two critical developmental years while on a Morman mission, teases the White Sox with his potential but never has mounted a strong campaign for playing time in the big leagues. This could be the year he does, though last season's .325 on-base percentage in Triple-A suggests there's still much work to be done at the plate. Power pitchers can knock the bat out of Christensen's hand. All pitchers go right at him, making it tough to work walks. He's a skilled bunter but loses lots of hits because outfielders can play shallow on him. Christensen has tremendous range in center but only an average arm. He has learned to use his speed well on the bases, but has had too much trouble getting on in the first place.