Andrew (AJ)
Klimek

10/15/17:  5-foot-10, 185 pound left-handed pitcher has smooth rhythm with easy effort down the mound.  Slight inward turn.  Stays in direction, lands soft.  Long arm swing with a 3/4 release.  Fastball sat 72-73 with some arm side run for strikes.  Breaking ball has gradual break with 1/8 shape at 62-63mph.  Change-up has feel with late arm side fade sitting between 65-69mph.  Left-handed hitter has a balanced setup with short stride.  Smooth rhythm.  Partial rotation of lower half.  Average bat speed.  Pull side approach.  High exit velocity of 78.  Defensively, he has fluid feet and above average hands.  Quick release from left side.  Throws topped 69mph.

2/26/17:  The 5-foot-10, 185 pound left-handed pitcher displayed a 3/4 arm slot with good balance and easy effort.  Long arm swing with average speed.  Fastball 70-71, touching 72 with slight run to his arm side.  Commands the knees well.  Breaking ball has 1/7 shape with ability to throw it for a strike.  Change-up has fade with a slowed arm action.  Hits from a balanced seutp with smooth load and short stride.  Average bat speed with short, uphill path.  Lower half needs refinement.