RFr. C/INF Maddux Clarence (DeKalb) is a physical right-handed hitting catcher/first baseman that took a standout round of BP. Standing at 5-foot-11, 215-pounds with strength throughout his frame. The right-handed hitter took a consistent round finding the barrel with impact with ease, working in rhythm throughout with bat speed averaging 73.1 mph that he gets to with minimal effort while reaching a max exit velo of 98.5 mph with a 95.0 mph average. Defensively behind the plate, showing clean actions with arm strength up to 76 mph with pop times ranging from 1.90-2.00, in the infield showing athletic and soft action with a clean and athletic arm up to 82 mph across the diamond, light footed with range and feel for the bag to pair.
6/28/24
Elgin CC Commit. Showed an intriguing profile as both a catcher and on the mound. Mature actions behind the plate with an above-average arm. Standing a strong 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, the right-handed hitter showed confidence at the plate throughout the weekend. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher showed a fastball that sat in the 79-83 mph range. Also, flashed a changeup and slider.
10/12/23
Verbally committed to Elgin CC.
7/11/23
UTL Maddux Clarence (DeKalb, 2024) did a little bit of everything at this event, showcasing versatility and an aptitude to impact the game in a few ways. Clarence stood out defensively, in particular, with fluid hands both on the dirt and behind the dish. He recorded the event’s fastest pop time (1.96) and topped at 75 mph from the chute, too. Clarence’s twitch translated to the dish, where he showed quick hands and an ability to work on the barrel regularly. His arm continued to play on the mound with a controlled delivery, high leg lift, and a fastball that sat 80-83 mph with quality spin. His breaking ball was efficient and sat in the mid to upper-60s with an average spin of 2255 rpm. Clarence rounded out his arsenal with a change-up that had an average horizontal movement of 14.8 in.
7/11/23
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-6, 200-pounds. Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line. Flashed feel for four-pitch repertoire. Arm Action: RH. Clean, short arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Armside run, quality spin. T2406, 2344 average rpm. CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 action, slows down arm slightly. T2305, 2255 average rpm. SL: 68-69 mph. 11/5 action, tight spin. T2368, 2345 average rpm. CH: 71-71 mph. Fade to the armside, locates down, kills spin. T1834, 1776 average rpm.
7/11/23
PositionalProfile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-6, 200-pounds. Hit: RHH. Stock setup, open stance, explosive hands, high leg kick, long stride. Short, uphill path, aggressive swings, middle/pull-side approach. 66 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 272’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short, quick arm, high 3/4 slot. Defense: 1.96-2.08 pop times. INF: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, quick hands, smooth easy movement, back hand with ball jumps out of hand. C: Quick transition, quick first step, works in-line, throws on the bag, soft blocker. Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.
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Elgin CC Commit. Showed an intriguing profile as both a catcher and on the mound. Mature actions behind the plate with an above-average arm. Standing a strong 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, the right-handed hitter showed confidence at the plate throughout the weekend. On the mound, the right-handed pitcher showed a fastball that sat in the 79-83 mph range. Also, flashed a changeup and slider.
Verbally committed to Elgin CC.
UTL Maddux Clarence (DeKalb, 2024) did a little bit of everything at this event, showcasing versatility and an aptitude to impact the game in a few ways. Clarence stood out defensively, in particular, with fluid hands both on the dirt and behind the dish. He recorded the event’s fastest pop time (1.96) and topped at 75 mph from the chute, too. Clarence’s twitch translated to the dish, where he showed quick hands and an ability to work on the barrel regularly. His arm continued to play on the mound with a controlled delivery, high leg lift, and a fastball that sat 80-83 mph with quality spin. His breaking ball was efficient and sat in the mid to upper-60s with an average spin of 2255 rpm. Clarence rounded out his arsenal with a change-up that had an average horizontal movement of 14.8 in.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled delivery, high leg lift, tall/fall delivery, works in-line. Flashed feel for four-pitch repertoire.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Armside run, quality spin. T2406, 2344 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 action, slows down arm slightly. T2305, 2255 average rpm. SL: 68-69 mph. 11/5 action, tight spin. T2368, 2345 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Fade to the armside, locates down, kills spin. T1834, 1776 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, open stance, explosive hands, high leg kick, long stride. Short, uphill path, aggressive swings, middle/pull-side approach. 66 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 78 mph. Short, quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.96-2.08 pop times. INF: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, quick hands, smooth easy movement, back hand with ball jumps out of hand. C: Quick transition, quick first step, works in-line, throws on the bag, soft blocker.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.