Underclass Uncommitted Spotlight: Sam Kluever, RHP, Mound Westonka
May 10, 2022
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Sam Kluever, RHP, Mound Westonka
Sam Kluever
Class of 2023 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 32 / POS: 14
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Mound WestonkaState: MN
- Summer Team: MN Starters
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Height: 6-2Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(10/03/21)
86 - 87
FB
(10/03/21)
72 - 75
CB
(03/13/21)
80 - 83
CH
(03/13/21)
78 - 80
SL
(10/03/21)
Position
7.31
60-yard
(10/03/21)
87
OF Velo
(10/03/21)
91
Exit Velo
(10/03/21)
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
85.2 - 85.7
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2374
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2312
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(06/17/20)
HM (avg)
(06/17/20)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.9
Velo Range
85.2 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.2
Spin Rate (max)
2374
Spin Rate (avg)
2312
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82
Velo Range
79.5 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.1
Spin Rate (max)
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
1951
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.9
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
72.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2323
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2259
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.9
Velo Range
72.5 - 74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.3
Spin Rate (max)
2323
Spin Rate (avg)
2259
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.7
Velo Range
68.1 - 68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.4
Spin Rate (max)
1957
Spin Rate (avg)
1896
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.6
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
80.9 - 83.0
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
1790
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(06/17/20)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
83.6
Velo Range
80.9 - 83
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.5
Spin Rate (max)
1790
Spin Rate (avg)
1692
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.7
Velo Range
70.5 - 73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.1
Spin Rate (max)
1505
Spin Rate (avg)
1466
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/17/20)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/17/20)
197
Distance (avg)
(06/17/20)
321
Distance (max)
(06/17/20)
Line Drive %
(06/17/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/17/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/17/20)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.2
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
321
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
(06/17/20)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/17/20)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
(06/17/20)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/17/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/17/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/17/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/17/20)
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
20.4
Bat Speed (max)
68
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(10/3/21)
Player News
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- PBR MN- Top Trackman Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part One) - Nov 23, 2020
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- PBR MN- Top Outfield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 19, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Exit Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 17, 2020
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch. Consistent movement. Some effort
Arm Action: Right. Clean and quick, ¾ slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Steep downhill at times
CB: 72-75 mph. Lands 11/5 break with good shape
CH: 80-83 mph. Fade, occasional cut
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound athletic frame
Hit: Began in a crouched open stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick to start his swing. Some bat speed.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Outfield, Consistent hands, choppy developing footwork. Glovework is shown out front
Arm: 81 mph Outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.90
Pitching: Smooth. Slow-tempo delivery. Long arm action. Athletic balance point, a falling off finish.
FB: T82. 79-82 mph. Late action, heavy movement.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight action, 10/4 movement.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sinking action.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Good sized young frame.
Hit: RHH. Open with weight slightly back Knee to knee and hands load down. Long and lifts through contact. Middle approach with fly ball contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with average carry.
Defense: Average glove and feet. Will smooth out with age.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Gets to balance, lands down mound and falls off glove side
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Heavy with late sink.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping 10/4 break and average spin.
CH: 69-71 mph. Good sinking action.