25.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2023
C
RHP
Michael
Clarkson
Anderson University (SC)
Loyola Academy (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 225LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Hitters Baseball Academy
Loyola Academy (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 225LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Hitters Baseball Academy
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
25.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/21
80
Hard Hit %
10/25/20
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/25/20
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/25/20
346
Distance (max)
10/25/20
70
Sweet Spot %
10/25/20
7.44
60
3/06/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
3/07/21
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
3/06/22
2.00 - 2.09
Pop Time
3/06/22
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
3/06/22
81.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
3/06/22
2164
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Changeup
54 - 59
Velo Range
4/07/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
68 - 73
Velo Range
3/06/22
1843
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
72 - 75
Velo Range
3/06/22
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.14
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.8
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2164
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1843
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2039
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,164
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.9
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,317
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
68.79
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Clarkson definitely looks the part of an everyday catcher, at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds with an athletic build and a strong lower half. During his round of defense, Clarkson popped in the 2.00-t0-2.09 range, one of the quickest of the entire event. While behind the dish, Clarkson showed off a quick exchange and a solid one that topped at 79 mph, with all throws being accurate to the bag. At the dish, Clarkson worked out of a stock setup, and an up-down stride. He swung directly to impact with solid barrel speed (72 mph), and exit speeds as high as 96 mph. Clarkson used the whole field, while mostly driving balls to the pull side.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Thick lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup. Up down stride. Standing up with tilt. Mostly pullside approach with frontside yank. Direct to impact with feel for barrel release. All fields.
Power: 96.1 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Tight arm action, 3/4 slot with strength.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Quick replace, quick exchange, feel for his pocket.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Powerful lower-half, up-tempo leg-kick, moves into a drop/drive lower-half, strides in-line with a closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.6, 81.6-84.4 mph. Two-seam fastball, plays with sink and arm-side action. T2251, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 67.8-72.9 mph. 11/5 shape with developing feel, kept mostly down. T2013, 1843 average rpm.
SL: 71.6-74.6 mph. Thrown with intent from a 10/4 plane. T2316, 2039 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds. Large frame, solid build.
Hit: RHH. Sets up balanced, short toe tap trigger with arm bar load. Path is level, flat through contact, showing ability to create backspin contact.
Power: 90.3 max exit velocity, averaged 79.24 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 85 mph. OF - mph. Short high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.27 pop times. Behind the plate sets up tall to catch and throw, directional actions out over front side. Infield actions showed ability to play through the routine baseball, works with two hands in front and left of center.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds. Sturdy, strong build; physical.
Hit: RHH. Wide balance setup, back load trigger, quick toe tap. Strong hands, long level swing, gap-to-gap approach. Generated advanced bat and hand speed, measured at 72.5 and 24.7 mph on average, respectively.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Squared up consistent hard contact, averaging an exit speed of 89.8 mph on average with a 96.6 mph high; max batted distance measured at 346 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Light on feet, ranges around well for size to fit the corner infield mold; hands play soft out front, low at gather.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds. Strong legs.
Defense: Clean exchange for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Closed, crouched setup, short stride. Short, level bat path, plus contact for age.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Level shoulders, open landing.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, long, stiff action.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Run, hard, heavy.
CB: 56-68 mph. 11/5 shape, slows arm.
CH: 54-59 mph. Slows arm, circle change up.