Underclass Uncommitted Spotlight: Sam Kluever, RHP, Mound Westonka
May 10, 2022
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Sam Kluever, RHP, Mound Westonka
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch. Consistent movement. Some effort
Arm Action: Right. Clean and quick, ¾ slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Steep downhill at times
CB: 72-75 mph. Lands 11/5 break with good shape
CH: 80-83 mph. Fade, occasional cut
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic frame
Hit: Began in a crouched open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick to start his swing. Some bat speed.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Outfield, Consistent hands, choppy developing footwork. Glovework is shown out front
Arm: 81 mph Outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.90
Pitching: Smooth. Slow-tempo delivery. Long arm action. Athletic balance point, a falling off finish.
FB: T82. 79-82 mph. Late action, heavy movement.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight action, 10/4 movement.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sinking action.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Good sized young frame.
Hit: RHH. Open with weight slightly back Knee to knee and hands load down. Long and lifts through contact. Middle approach with fly ball contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with average carry.
Defense: Average glove and feet. Will smooth out with age.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Gets to balance, lands down mound and falls off glove side
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Heavy with late sink.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping 10/4 break and average spin.
CH: 69-71 mph. Good sinking action.