Jake
Kleifges

3.31.16:  Kleifges has an athletic frame and is a smooth fielder at shortstop with good actions and quickness. He ran a 4.28 on a groundout. At the plate, he hits from the right side with an open, upright stance. He has a smooth load to a wrap with a leg kick stride. He has a decent lower half and decent balance. Showed a bit of a pull approach with a line drive swing with good batspeed and the potential for doubles power.

2.15.15 Hits from a balanced/athletic stance with high hands. Has a small load back with a slight arm bar. Short stride with a leg kick. Stays on line and balanced throughout the swing. Jumps at ball on occasion. Had a good approach with stiff rhythm. Has explosive hands and bat speed (86 mph Exit Velocity). Took a short path to the ball with extension. Gap-Gap swing with power potential.