23.6
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/24
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Wisconsin La Crosse commit, listed as a projectable, athletic and strong, with a 5-foot-11, 165lb frame. Clark displays natural strength, a simple uphill swing with leverage and hand speed helping him consistently impact the baseball. Clark picked up a clutch RBI sac-fly in the home frame of the seventh versus Sussex Hamilton to reduce the deficit to one. Defensively Clark is a trusted backstop with a mature approach and athleticism and a strong arm behind the dish, showing above-average pop times in the past.
Wisconsin-La Crosse recruit, currently ranked No. 85 in the state’s senior class, and one of the top catchers in the state. Listed at an athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with lean strength to the frame and room for added fill. At the plate, the right-handed hitter hit a two-run homer to center field in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie the game at 9-9. Showing a keen eye, drawing two walks as well. Flat bat path easy, with clear intent to elevate the ball to the middle of the field. Behind the plate, he is a natural defender with confidence, to pair with catch and throw abilities.
AJ Clark, Whitnall (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 156.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, lands on time to strong hitting position, leverage downhill on time. Flat path, easy, feel to elevate to the middle of the field, compact. 66.9 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Short arc, carry and accuracy through the target.
Defense: 1.93-2.11 pop times. Fluid glove-to-hand, works in-line, simple operation, doesn't rush himself.
AJ Clark, Whitnall High (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 156-pounds. Lean build, athletic frame, some strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, weight shift load, no stride, simple. Easy rhythm through the ball, loose bat speed, barrel feel and barrel control, consistent barrel contact through the baseball. 67.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.18 pop times. Short and quick right foot, athletic, quick and athletic down on blocks.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 28.00 max vertical.