Daniel
Claussen

8/20/17- 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #45 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.53 runner. Tall stance, leg kick trigger, short to contact, flashes solid pop to pull side, 83 mph exit velocity. Solid overall actions, clean arm action, accurate to bag, 81 mph arm across infield. On mound; short rocker step, solid balance point, medium stride, short arm action with quickness. Fastball showed varying action, occasionally underneath on release, at 80-82 mph. Rolling 11/5 break on curveball; with ability to land for strikes. Commands zone well with changeup; thrown with good hand speed and flashes above avg. fade.

5/3/16- 6-foot, 150-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.9 runner. Projectable frame- solid strength. Active load, short to contact, generates bat speed, hard contact, mid/pull approach, 81 mph exit velocity. Flashes solid athleticism, decent glove, short release on throws, 72 mph arm strength. Has interesting traits; follow in 2018 class. One piece pie arm action, uptempo delivery, with uncontrolled front leg. Fastball was consistently down in zone, running action, at 74-77 mph. Slurvy shape on breaking ball, elevated, with upright finish. Tends to push changeup, firm, with flat action to plate.