Chris Okey Stats & Scouting Report

AB	165
AVG	.236
OBP	.282
SLG	.327
HR	2

Full name Christopher Campbell Okey
Born 12/29/1994 in Altamonte Springs, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Clemson
Debut 06/10/2022
Drafted in the 2nd round (43rd overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 (signed for $2,000,000).

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Okey has spent much of his amateur career in the spotlight, serving three stints on USA Baseball national teams before college then playing for the collegiate national team both summers while with Clemson. Okey has started in every Clemson game since he walked on campus, and he was a co-captain for the Tigers his sophomore year. Scouts rave about his makeup and leadership, but he doesn't have one particular standout tool. Okey is at least an average receiver with an average arm. He hasn't hit for as much power as scouts would like and has had swing-and-miss issues throughout his college career. He's added weight to what was a lean body out of high school but might have lost some flexibility in doing so. However, Okey's polish, makeup and the sum of his tools give him the chance to be a solid pro catcher.

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One of the top players in the 2013 high school class to make it to college, Okey was Clemson's everyday catcher for three years. He caught every game during his sophomore and junior seasons and signed with the Reds for $2 million as a 2016 second-round pick. After carrying such a heavy workload in college, Okey looked worn out by the end of his pro debut at low Class A Datyon. He hit six home runs and slugged .556 in July, but went homerless the rest of the season. When fresh, Okey hit .339/.465/.611 as a Clemson junior. He has average power potential and a fringe-average hit tool, though he needs to work on making more contact. He is an average runner who moves well despite bulking up the past three years. Okey's average arm would play better if he cleans up his balance and consistency of his throwing mechanics. He will box the ball when framing pitches every now and then, but he blocks balls in the dirt well. The Reds were enamored of Okey's leadership skills and his athleticism when scouting him in his amateur days, dating back to high school. He is ready to join what should be a loaded high Class A Daytona club in 2017.

Draft Prospects

Okey has spent much of his amateur career in the spotlight, serving three stints on USA Baseball national teams before college then playing for the collegiate national team both summers while with Clemson. Okey has started in every Clemson game since he walked on campus, and he was a co-captain for the Tigers his sophomore year. Scouts rave about his makeup and leadership, but he doesn't have one particular standout tool. Okey is at least an average receiver with an average arm. He hasn't hit for as much power as scouts would like and has had swing-and-miss issues throughout his college career. He's added weight to what was a lean body out of high school but might have lost some flexibility in doing so. However, Okey's polish, makeup and the sum of his tools give him the chance to be a solid pro catcher.
Few high school players have as much track record as Okey, a three-time veteran of USA Baseball national teams at the 16- and 18-and-under age groups. He also played travel ball with several 2012 first-round picks such as Albert Almora, David Dahl and Addison Russell. A Clemson signee, he has a long legacy with the school, where his grandfather helped found the school's booster club and his mother was a cheerleader. He may not make it there, though, because he's expected to go out in the first three rounds thanks to his track record, solid bat and athleticism. Scouts have compared him to Jason Kendall and fellow Eustis native Jonathan Lucroy for his lean body and offensive potential. Okey has polish to add defensively but has handled velocity well while showing solid-average arm strength. His biggest negatives are modest home run power and questions about durability.

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Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Cincinnati Reds in 2018

Career Transactions

Oklahoma City Baseball Club activated C Chris Okey.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club transferred C Chris Okey to the Development List.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club activated C Chris Okey.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club transferred C Chris Okey to the Development List.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club activated C Chris Okey.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club transferred C Chris Okey to the Development List.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club activated C Chris Okey from the temporarily inactive list.
Oklahoma City Baseball Club placed C Chris Okey on the temporarily inactive list.
Salt Lake Bees placed C Chris Okey on the 7-day injured list.
Los Angeles Angels sent C Chris Okey outright to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels sent C Chris Okey outright to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels designated C Chris Okey for assignment.
Los Angeles Angels optioned C Chris Okey to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels optioned C Chris Okey to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of C Chris Okey from Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of C Chris Okey from Salt Lake Bees.
C Chris Okey assigned to Salt Lake Bees from ACL Angels.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent C Chris Okey to a minor league contract.
C Chris Okey assigned to ACL Angels.