One of the catalysts to the success of Clever’s fixture in the top ten of the Prep Baseball Report rankings and their 19-2 record has been the outstanding hitting and pitching of Chance Wolfe, currently the No. 26 ranked player in the Class of 2013, and set for a move up in the rankings. 

Wolfe is batting .548, and seems to be a constant force at the plate in every game Clever plays. With a .548 average, Wolfe has six doubles, two triples, and a homerun; with thirty-one RBIs and twenty-two runs scored. Wolfe’s OBP is .623 and OPS is a sky high 1.381.

As dominant as Wolfe has been at the plate, his numbers on the mound are just as impressive. Wolfe is a perfect 6-0 with forty-five strikeouts in thirty two and a third innings pitched. He has given up only nineteen hits, five earned runs and walked six batters with an ERA of 1.07.  

Wolfe shared some of his thoughts with us on his team and plans for the future.

PBR: Talk a little about the Clever HS team, and your supporting cast’s contributions.

Wolfe: The Clever Team is a very well rounded team. They aren’t any big holes in the line-up or on the field. Everyone knows their roles on the team and get their job done.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player?

Wolfe: I believe I am a fundamentally sound player. I have put a lot of time and effort into getting my fundaments as good as possible.

PBR: What aspect of your game do you believe needs the most improvement?

Wolfe: Physical strength

PBR: What have are your expectations for the recruiting process?

Wolfe: To find a team I feel comfortable playing for 

PBR: What time of program would you like to play at? What id=s the most important to you: Caliber of program, coaching staff, academics, etc…?

Wolfe: I would like to play for a successful program that is also a good academic school 

PBR: What schools are you most interested in right now, and why?

Wolfe: Right now, the school I am most interested in is probably Central Missouri. They have a very successful and are known for continually having successful seasons. They also have a reputable academic program.

PBR: What are your personal goals for the 2012 season?

Wolfe: To do all I can to put that championship ring on my finger 

PBR: What are your high school team goals for 2012 season, and are they being met at the halfway point in the season?

Wolfe: The same that any team strives for: a State Championship. This goal really can’t be met till we get there, but as long as we keep playing as well as we are, we have a good shot of making it.

PBR: What team do you play for in the summer?

Wolfe: Clever

PBR: Who are the toughest pitcher/ hitter that you have faced?

Pitcher: Austin Tribby (Springfield Catholic)

Hitter: Joe Young (Logan-Rogersville)

PBR: What is your fondest memory or highlight from your 2011 baseball season (High School or summer)?

Wolfe: Making it to the Final Four last spring 

PBR: What is your most memorable moment in baseball so far in your life?

Wolfe: Hitting the walk-off homerun against Sparta.

PBR: What are your thoughts on the implementation of BBCOR bats from both hitting and pitching perspective?

Wolfe: I think it’s a good idea. There is a noticeable difference, but not to the point that it takes action out of the game. It really separates the good hitters from the average ones. It forces hitters to make a good contact rather than just putting the bat on the ball. It also makes the game much more centered around defense, which is a huge advantage to my team. 

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