Max McCluskey: OF/SS, (2024) P27 Academy, MI. 6-foot, 200-pound. (67.8 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has above average bat speed, simple swing plane and high finish. He showed some loud contact during the round. Pull side approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 81 mph.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Max McCluskey: OF/SS, (2024) Lumen Christi Catholic, MI. 6-foot, 195-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a quick load, then uses a short toe tap stride. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Confident above average from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;showed a quick natural exchange, athletic rhythmic feet, and consistent soft hands. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were quick. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.97. 

Max McCluskey: OF/SS, (2024) Lumen Christi Catholic, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. Started in a balanced stance with a tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient and exhibits a short simple swing plane. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 86 mph; has a fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent in control feet. Fields the ball one hand. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.85. 

Max McCluskey: OF/SS, (2024) Lumen Christi Catholic, MI. 6-foot, 175-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (23.6 mph hand speed average). Bat speed was above average, and used a level swing plane. Gap to gap approach. Smooth athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 81 mph; shows soft twitchy hands, athletic smooth feet, and a quick clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic quick and fielded the ball one hand. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.02.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

Player Spotlight 

Max McCluskey: SS/OF, (2024) Lumen Christi Catholic, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. Confident above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was electric, had a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels in his rounds. Aggressive approach. Capable in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 80 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and firm hands. Clocked a time of 7.4 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, has a high ¾ arm angle and an compact arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has a strong balance point. Lands soft. Sat with his fastball at 72-74 mph; had running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1765; Avg 1713). Has a 11/5 curveball (60-62) that shows down in the zone control. (Max spin 1620; Avg 1361). 

Scout Evaluation 

Max McCluskey, Lumen Christi Catholic, 2024, MI

Position: SS/OF

Body: 6-foot, 160-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident above average. Begins in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then uses a toe tap stride. Electric bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 79.5 mph. 65.1 mph bat speed average. 22.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Firm hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. 

Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. 

Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, compact arm action. Strong balance point, lands soft.

FB: T74. 72-74 mph. (Max spin 1765;  Avg 1713). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: 60-62 mph. Down in the zone command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1620; Avg 1361).