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Future Games Spotlight: Zach Clayton

July 17, 2015

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Zach Clayton

Name: Zach Clayton

Graduating Class: 2017

Position: RHP/SS/OF

School: Oconomowoc          

Height: 6-2

Weight: 200

Rank
State: 10

The Skinny: Clayton had a great year for the Racoons this spring as Oconomowoc reached the State Semifinals, much in part to the arm and bat of Clayton. Clayton pitched and played shortstop for Oconomowoc this spring and has shown arm strength to stick on the mound but his projection as a position player could move him off of short. His arm can play anywhere on the field but his physical nature might best suit him at a corner spot, the athleticism he possesses could also see him as a rare CF prospect with pop in his bat.

Scouting Report: 2/8/15 - Strong build, very athletic, large frame, 6-foot-3, 205-pound two-way player, good raw athlete. Offensively hits from a balanced stance, leg kick trigger, strong lower half generates pop, good balance. Makes hard contact, big bat speed, level path gets extension. Pull side power type approach, also showed the ability to go the other way. Athletic hitter, 84 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively uses a short arm action, high ¾ slot, some carry, showed advanced arm strength for his age, 84 mph across the diamond. Showed athleticism in the field, could outgrow a middle infield spot, big strong physical athlete could project more at a corner infield/outfield positon. Comps similarly to Illinois commit Doran Turchin (Oak Creek, 2015). On the mound works from a high ¾ slot, with regular effort, arm strength present. Fastball has arm side run, pitched at 84-85 mph, touched 86 mph. Curveball has sweeping action, 11/5 tilt, 71-73 mph. Changeup had sink, occasionally decelerated arm action, 71-74 mph. High follow 2017 prospect.

The Future Games:
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2017 prospects from our 20-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place on July 30 - Aug 1 (Thursday-Saturday) at Grand Park, a state-of-the-art 22-field baseball complex located in Westfield, IN, just north of Indianapolis. The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2017 prospects and select 2018 prospects. Last year, more than 110 colleges from all over the country were in attendance.

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