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PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Seth Clausen, RHP/SS, Pleasant Valley


Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

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Seth Clausen

Class of 2021 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Pleasant Valley
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: Quad Cities Sticks
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
93
Max FB
(02/24/21)
90 - 93
FB
(02/24/21)
82 - 84
CB
(02/24/21)
84 - 86
CH
(02/24/21)
Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
90 - 93
CB
82 - 84
CH
84 - 86
Pitching
Max FB
89
FB
88 - 89
CB
78 - 79
CH
82 - 84
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 82
CB
70 - 72
CH
70 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
76 - 78
CB
66 - 68
CH
71 - 72
Position
7.25
60-yard
(02/24/21)
2.07 - 2.09
Pop Time
(04/28/19)
88
INF Velo
(03/03/19)
73
C Velo
(04/28/19)
93
Exit Velo
(03/08/20)
4.53
H-1st
(03/03/19)
Position
60-yard
7.32
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.3
Exit Velo
87
Position
60-yard
7.38
Pop Time
2.07 - 2.09
INF Velo
87
C Velo
73
Exit Velo
87
Position
INF Velo
88
H-1st
4.53
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.66
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
81
Trackman - Fastball
93.2
Velocity (max)
(02/24/21)
90.8 - 92.8
Velo Range
(02/24/21)
89.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/24/21)
2413
Spin Rate (max)
(02/24/21)
2262
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/24/21)
IVB (max)
(02/24/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/24/21)
HM (max)
(02/24/21)
HM (avg)
(02/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/24/21)
Zone %
(02/24/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
93.2
Velo Range
90.8 - 92.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
89.1
Spin Rate (max)
2413
Spin Rate (avg)
2262
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
83.8
Velocity (max)
(02/24/21)
80.7 - 83.8
Velo Range
(02/24/21)
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/24/21)
2695
Spin Rate (max)
(02/24/21)
2635
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/24/21)
IVB (max)
(02/24/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/24/21)
HM (max)
(02/24/21)
HM (avg)
(02/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/24/21)
Zone %
(02/24/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
80.7 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
78
Spin Rate (max)
2695
Spin Rate (avg)
2635
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.3
Velocity (max)
(02/24/21)
84.1 - 86.0
Velo Range
(02/24/21)
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/24/21)
2135
Spin Rate (max)
(02/24/21)
1909
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/24/21)
IVB (max)
(02/24/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/24/21)
HM (max)
(02/24/21)
HM (avg)
(02/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(02/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/24/21)
Zone %
(02/24/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
86.3
Velo Range
84.1 - 86
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.3
Spin Rate (max)
2135
Spin Rate (avg)
1909
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/24/21)
Rise+
(02/24/21)
Sink+
(02/24/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/24/21)
Sweep+
(02/24/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

3/08/20

 

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance, easy load, barrel drags occasionally through zone, flashed hard contact to middle of field.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph.
Defense: Works low to ground, softer hands, has actions to field, follows throws, accurate to bag with carry.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Delivery: Short rocker step in medium tuck and turn, compact mechanics and repeats well, lands slightly open, inline extension and finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action with strength and quickness out front from high ¾ slot.
FB: T89, 88-89 mph. Late running action with life through zone for strikes.
CB: 78-79 mph. High spin rate breaking ball with 11/5 shape.
CH: 82-84 mph. Above avg. with late down action; thrown at FB arm speed.

 

 

4/28/19

 

5-foot-10, 158-pound right-handed hitting catcher. 7.38 runner. Slightly open stance and strides to square, small shoulder load into hitting slot, consistent swing and routinely squares baseball with flashes of pop in bat, drives ball to both sides of field, 87 mph exit velocity. Active feet in field, shows above avg. actions, works low to ground, hands are soft to field, shows ability to throw from multiple angles, 87 mph arm across infield. Athletic behind plate with raw mechanics, has good hands to receive around zone, quick feet to throw, inconsistent exchange and release, lacks accuracy to bag from quick release on throws, 73 mph arm from behind plate with 2.07-2.09 pop times.

 

3/03/19

 

5-foot-10, 158-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 4.53 home-to-first. Athletic balanced swing, shows hard line drive and ground ball contact, compact load, would like for him to use hands more in swing, works gap to gap, projects well at plate, 86 mph exit velocity. Athletic defender, works on side of ball to read hops, works through to field, follows throws, hands are sure, solid range to both sides, accurate arm to bag with above avg. arm strength, 88 mph arm across infield. On mound; controlled balance point, lands inline, has some extension out front, has effort in delivery. Fastball was 80-82 mph with running life to arm-side for strikes. Curveball is sharp with 11/5 shape and above avg. depth. Has feel to arm-side of plate with changeup for strikes.

 

 

10/28/18- 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.66 runner. Easy stride, compact swing, loses balance when falling over plate to swing, inconsistent timing during bp session, flashed hard line drive contact to mid/pull side of field, has ability to use both sides of field with solid contact, 81 mph exit velocity. Active in field with above avg. feet and hands, shows actions and athleticism to field, accurate to bag with carry and has ability to throw from multiple angles, 81 mph arm strength across infield. On mound; rocker step into medium balance point, quicker actions off the rubber, athletic arm, shorter stride and lands across body. Fastball was 76-78 mph with varying action to plate. Shows arm speed on curveball with 11/5 shape. Action on changeup varies from sink and fade to cut action depending on side of plate thrown to.

 


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