Uncommitted Spotlight: 18' Daniel Claussen, SS/RHP, Totino Grace
January 11, 2018
Although the MN weather has held true to its form by hitting us with some arctic air, many uncommitted prospects are ramping up their training as they look to add to their stock this spring. One such prospect is Totino Grace senior SS/RHP Daniel Claussen. Claussen remains one of the top uncommitted two-way players who flashes upside in both realms. In the field, a combination of active feet and above average arm strength (83mph from SS) are two of his greatest assets. Improved range and glove work could see him rise up the SS rankings this spring. The base of good body control at the plate makes the small adjustments to stay through the ball easily achievable and should produce more gap-to-gap power. On the mound the righty sits lower 80's, which with his natural arm strength, could see the mid-80's with more direct to the plate lower half drive. Two above average off speed pitches (CB, CH) are both thrown hard and compliment the FB well. We wish the best of luck to Dan in the spring and in the future!
Daniel Claussen
Class of 2018 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Totino GraceState: MN
- Summer Team: Minnesota Impact
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(8/20/17)
Pitching (8/20/17)
PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
Winona State, Bemidji State, St. Thomas, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Upper Iowa, Minnesota Morris, St. John's, St. Scholastica, St. Mary's, St. Cloud State, St. Olaf, Bethel, Augsburg
PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
I have visited St.Thomas, Winona State, Wisconsin Whitewater, Upper Iowa, and St. Olaf
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
Im looking for a school with a strong business program and a great baseball community to better myself on and off the field
PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year, personally and as a team?
Some highlights from junior year was having a 4 hit game and playing tough games in sections.
PBR: What goals do you have this year for yourself? What goals does your team have for the year?
My goal for this year is to better myself everyday so I can grow into the best player I can become. As for the team my goal is to make it as far as we can and to play hard the whole way.
PBR: Are you playing with anyone this winter? If so, where?
Impact Dynamics
PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
27 and 3.4
Scouting Report
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.
6/20/17- 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.65 runner. Shows rhythm in hands, leg kick trigger, struggled with timing, spray contact producing ground balls and fly balls, 81 mph exit velocity. Solid actions in field, long release on throws with cut action, hands are sure, 81 mph arm across infield. On mound; high front side, creates deception, has good arm speed, and shows ability to throw strikes. Sneaky 80-82 mph fastball with late run and sink. Big shape on 10/4 breaking ball. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed with quality run and sink.
3/4/17- 6-foot, 175-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 4.62 home-to-first time. Athletic stance with slight crouch, above avg. bat speed, line drive swing plane, consistent hard contact with gap to gap approach, 81 mph exit velocity. Good footwork and fields out front, works down to up, plays through ball, and shows above avg. arm and actions in field, 83 mph arm strength across infield. On mound; up tempo delivery through balance point, quick arm out front from slight pie arm action, high front side creating deception and hiding baseball. Fastball was 81-82 mph, touching 84 mph, with late ASR for strikes. Solid feel for 11/5 breaking ball. Changeup is thrown with arm speed and shows late ASR and 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.