Clayton
Anderson

Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Ranked the 27th best OF in the ‘24 class. Anderson has a slim, athletic, frame. Anderson has a simple and fluid swing. He has good rhythm between his hips and hands as he starts his load. His knees stay inside feet at all times and he has minimal negative movement back before moving forward/in-stride to be on-time with the pitchers release point and therefore square the ball up really well. Anderson sets himself up well as he is in full-launch position as his lead foot lands. He does a good job of keeping hands in, elbow tucked, and a strong barrel coming thru the zone. Anderson has a line drive gap-to-gap approach as he looks to drive the ball into space. He is a very toolsy player that has above-average speed (6.82 60). Anderson has natural feel/reaction time as a CF and takes good routes to get to the ball. He has good range for a CF due to his + speed and strong arm (92 OF velo) and that makes him a force. Andersons feel for hitting and intangibles would make him a nice addition to any college team that wants a player that hits well, fields well, and is clutch is key situations. 

Underclass Games - Outfield Analysis 

Positional Profile: OF/RHP Toolsy CF prospect who will grow into his power and play a very good outfield for you.
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Athletic wiry body
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup w/ knee bend. Quick weight shift to back hip. Upper body "stretch" which allows for immense hip/shoulder sep. just before contact. Swing starts and ends in his hips.  Line drive contact because of level shoulder plane through baseball
Power: 90.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84.8 mph. 284’ max distance. Current gap to gap line drive contact that will only get better as he builds strength
Arm: RH. OF - 92 mph. Quick arm circle w/ violent overtop AA. Ball explodes out of the hand
Defense: Natural CF reactions+fluidity. Really quick glove transfer. Works around the ball extremely well.
Run: 6.82 runner in the 60.