Austin
Clauser

6/24/18 - 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and incorporates a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Showcased the ability to repeatedly drive the right-center field gap with a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Ran a 7.09 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.04-2.13 during defensive evaluations. Athletic backstop with the ability to also play outfield. Has drawn considerable interest early this summer and will likely make a college decision in the near future.

7/18/17 - 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-hang stride.  Swing dominated by his upper half creates a bat exit velocity of 85 mph.  Displayed solid fee for barrel in batting practice and went 5-for-11 with two doubles a triple and a walk during game action over two days.  Ran a 7.15 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.08-2.14 during defensive evaluations. Commands the game well from behind the plate and showed a high energy approach to the game.  Consistently was the first player on and off the field.  Also flashed the ability to play both corner outfield positions with enough athleticism to project at first base as well.

10/29/16 - 6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a leg-lift stride. Long, flat swing path with a feel for the barrel. Displayed a bat exit velocity of 85 mph and the ability to use the middle of the field. Ran a 7.23 60-yard dash and registered pop times of 2.14-2.27 on throws of 76 mph from the crouch. Showcased athleticism and quickness with solid straight line carry to his throws.

8/18/16 - 6-foot, 170-pound right handed hitter starts from a square stance with a high hands load and initiates his swing with a short lift-and-replace stride. A flat barrel path and solid lower half action creates a bat exit velocity of 83 mph. Ran a 7.53 60-yard dash and displayed advance defensive abilities for a player his age. Solid defensive setup, soft receiver and creates a soft wall when blocking. Flashed above average arm strength (77 mph from the crouch) and registered pop times of 2.13-2.22.