Daniel
Clayton

5-foot-11, 154-pound two-way athlete, athletic, tapered build with a strong lower half. This is an above average athlete with a cool confidence and tools to compliment his athleticism. Defensively, athletic first step, aggressively comes through the ball, exchanges at the midsection, long arm cycle, ¾ arm slot; 83 mph OF velo. Offensively, starts in an open, athletic stance, sinks into his load, high leg kick, maintains balance throughout, above average bat speed, level swing path, ability to drive the ball to all field with signs of power potential; 92 mph exit velo. 7.53 laser timed 60. On the mound, starts in middle of the rubber, he had a quick, high effort delivery, tall-tilt type, stays on-line, lands square, falls off to first and arm recoil following pitch. Long, loose arm cycle, reaches back, high ¾ arm slot. Had feel for each of his three pitches: FB, CB, CH. Fastball, sat 79-80 mph, lives around the zone, slight arm side run. Curveball, 70-72, tight spin, not much shape, accurate, barrel misser, repeated arm slot. Changeup, 70-71 mph, slight slowed his motion, maintains arm slot, sink and fade, projects to be his best pitch.