21.3
Hand Speed (max)
11/07/21
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AJ Klubeck, Westview (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6’1, 175lbs. Medium frame. Lean athletic build. Room to add. 6.94 60-yard. Above avg. vert at 34.3 inches.
Defense: INF- Light feet. Prealigns early to the side of the ball then works through. Average glove skills. Fields deeper into body. Present ranging ability to the gloveside. OF - Athletic actions. Aggressive first step. Around and through while creating good momentum into crowhop. Displays early and fields out in front. Smooth/quick glove-to-hand.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph Shorter action in the INF that works quick/loose to release. Average strength and accuracy. Can change slot if needed. OF - 85 mph. Shorter path with average strength. 5/5 accurate 1-hop throws.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed open stance. Bat rested on shoulder with slight pre-engagement in backside. Minimal negative move. Rhythmic hands. Simple/smooth forward trigger. Some drift into contact. Uphill bat path through. Two-hand finish. Consistent out front contact point. Sneaky pullside power. LD 1B to right during game action.
Event: California State Games
Commitment: San Diego State
Positional Profile: SS
Physical: 6-1, 165-pounds; 6.94 60-yard, 3.87 30-yard split, 1.65 10-yard split, 34.3” vertical jump. Lean, sinewy and athletic body type, streamlined with proportionality.
Offensively: LHH. EV max – 92.6 mph, max estimated distance – Feet just outside shoulders, slight pinch to knees with very slightly open stance, hands relaxed over shoulder, calm knee lift out to smooth quiet stride, small load of hands, ability to spray ball to all fields, outstanding middle of field approach, high two hand finish, bat speed w/contact ability and sneaky projectable pop.
Defensively: INF mph – 84; Hops into ready position, light feet, plays below ball, athletic actions with playmaking ability, more accurate when throwing on the run, loose arm, some lack of carry on the routine plays at him.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Long and lanky frame, showed confidence and swag on the field, potential for ideal pro infielders frame.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open and offset, comfortable feel in the box, takes a hack, looks to pull. Rawness overall but there is something in the swing that catches the eye for down the line projection. Blast shows a swing with some hand and bat speed along with good alignment. The aggressive approach showed with swings and misses. Best in game hits have been to the opposite field.
Power: 96.00 max exit velocity. Lanky frame but with power, the 96 exit velocity a big increase from his showing in March. Would like to see more contact and less swing and miss but cannot deny the already present power in a developing swing.
Arm: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Arm has strength behind it, able to make throws from multiple angles, some flair to his throwing mechanics. Arm along with current footspeed could translate well to the outfield.
Defense: Looked the part, quality prep step and positioning. The type of on-field athleticism that will get you noticed. Consistency is key and will need to be seen for D1.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.