Prep Baseball Report

Top 10 Profiles of 2020: No. 1 Max Clark


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

We conclude our 'Top 10 Viewed Player Profiles' countdown today by looking at the No. 1 most viewed profile, Max Clark

The Vandy commit is the No. 1 player in Indiana's 2023 class and ranked as the No. 1 2023 outfielder in the country. At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds Clark possesses elite athleticism with confident glove skills, speed and a strong arm giving him the chance to be a premium centerfielder at the next level. Offensively, the left-handed hitter stands out for his ability to change planes on one of the smoother strokes in the class while producing high exit velocities to all fields. His balance, pitch recognition, and approach are all well-advanced for the class, and make him an immediate prospect to follow. Add to all that his competitive drive, and there is lots to like about his future potential. 

Max Clark

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Franklin
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Bulls Black
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 198lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
97
Max FB
(04/02/22)
93 - 96
FB
(04/02/22)
77 - 78
CB
(04/02/22)
77 - 81
CH
(03/06/21)
75 - 83
SL
(04/02/21)
Pitching
Max FB
97
FB
93 - 96
CB
77 - 78
Pitching
Max FB
96
FB
93 - 95
Pitching
Max FB
91
FB
87 - 90
CB
70 - 74
CH
78 - 80
Pitching
Max FB
93
FB
89 - 91
SL
75 - 83
Pitching
Max FB
88
FB
87 - 88
CH
77 - 81
SL
71 - 75
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 86
CB
71 - 73
CH
75 - 78
Position
6.47
60-yard
(06/08/21)
92
OF Velo
(03/06/21)
103
Exit Velo
(03/06/21)
Power Speed Score
(03/06/21)
Position
60-yard
6.47
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
102
Position
60-yard
6.72
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
103
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.82
OF Velo
89
Exit Velo
95
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
86.7 - 88.3
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
86.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
1928
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
1731
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/06/21)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/06/21)
HM (avg)
(03/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.3
Velo Range
86.7 - 88.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
86.9
Spin Rate (max)
1928
Spin Rate (avg)
1731
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.1
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
71.1 - 74.9
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
2434
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
2340
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/06/21)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/06/21)
HM (avg)
(03/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
75.1
Velo Range
71.1 - 74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.4
Spin Rate (max)
2434
Spin Rate (avg)
2340
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
76.9 - 79.6
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
1659
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
1547
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/06/21)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/06/21)
HM (avg)
(03/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.5
Velo Range
76.9 - 79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
78
Spin Rate (max)
1659
Spin Rate (avg)
1547
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
102.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
93.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/08/21)
287
Distance (avg)
(06/08/22)
393
Distance (max)
(06/08/22)
Hard Hit %
(06/08/22)
Barrel %
(06/08/21)
Sweet Spot %
(06/08/21)
Line Drive %
(06/08/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/08/22)
Ground Ball %
(02/05/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
93.1
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
388
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.9
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
393
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
93.9
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
375
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
102.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
93.6
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
382
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
(03/06/21)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/05/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(03/06/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/05/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/05/23)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.1
Bat Speed (max)
78.3
Bat Speed (avg)
75.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21.9
Bat Speed (max)
77.2
Bat Speed (avg)
73.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

9/13/20
In a tournament filled with high-level 2021 MLB Draft prospects, Clark, a Vanderbilt recruit, was the best player at the event as only a 2023, and showed why he is a top 10 player in the class (coming soon…). Playing up with and against a collection of a high quality 2021 MLB Draft talent, Clark not only looked comfortable, but also confident. His left-handed stroke is dynamic, and he possesses exceptional understanding of movement patterns with the ability to change planes on the swing along with making pitch-to-pitch adjustments with his approach. Varying between a reverse toe-tap, leg kick, and early setup, his hybrid approach does not hinder the ability to drive the ball to both gaps, and rather serves as a look at the future of hitting. Standing 6-foot-1, 185-pounds with a high waist and a wiry frame that should see a considerable influx of strength in coming years. However, there is present strength in the barrel as evidenced by a 376 foot drive to centerfield with two strikes that left the bat at 96 mph. The barrel stays in the zone for a considerable amount of time allowing coverage of the entire plate, and his lightning-quick hands were even more impressive with two-strikes in protecting the inner-half. Clark looks the part of a future centerfielder, and plays with unlimited energy on defense at all times even as he was shifted to a corner spot for much of the weekend. Interesting to note, and amplifying Clark’s competitive drive, he threw two innings in the championship game, striking out five while running his fastball up to 90 mph. In short, Clark is an impressive prospect in any class and has the highest of ceilings that will be fun to watch him work towards.

Stats: 6-for-15 (3B), 4R, 2HBP, BB, 4SB


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