PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: OF Paxton Kling
July 27, 2019
2019 marks the 8th year that Pennsylvania will be represented in the PBR Future Games. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the best uncommitted Class of 2021 & select 2022 prospects from our 40-plus state coverage area. The Future Games will take place July 31st - August 4th (Wednesday-Saturday) at the LakePoint Sporting Community in Cartersville, GA.
The Prep Baseball Report Future Games is the premier summer scouting event for Class of 2021/2022 prospects. Last year, more than 250 college coaches from all over the country were in attendance, making it arguably the most heavily recruited event of the summer.
We will be highlighting each player on the Team Pennsylvania roster in the week leading up to the event. Links to those players that have already been highlighted follows at the end of this article.
Paxton Kling
Class of 2022 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Central (Martinsburg)State: PA
- Summer Team: Flood City Elite
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Height: 6-1Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Videos
(10/27/18)
Player News
- 2024 MLB Draft: The Eligible Soph - Nov 2, 2023
- PBR State Players of the Year Announced - Jun 21, 2022
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 4 - May 1, 2022
- Overall Rankings: Top 25 Release - Apr 22, 2022
- Looking Ahead To 2022 - Jan 5, 2022
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 6 - May 17, 2021
- Prospect Report: 2022 OF Deep Dive - Dec 11, 2020
- Summer Rankings Release: Class of 2022 - Sep 10, 2020
- 2022 Overall Rankings Update - Sep 10, 2020
- Area Code Underclass: Position Player Takeaways (2020) - Aug 13, 2020
- Flood City Summer Showcase Tournament Blog: Day One - Jul 3, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 Outfielders - Jun 2, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2022 - Apr 15, 2020
- 2020 Committed Player ProCase: Pennsylvania Standouts - Feb 26, 2020
- Black Impresses at Mid-Atlantic Scout Game - Oct 2, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series At Wright State - Pitching Velocities - Sep 25, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series At Wright State - Quick Hits - Sep 24, 2019
- Uncommitted Prospect Spotlight: 2022 OF Paxton Kling - Sep 23, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top Bat Exit Velocities - Sep 7, 2019
- Summer 2019 Recap: Top 60-Yard Dash Times - Sep 6, 2019
- PBR Future Games Player Spotlight: OF Paxton Kling - Jul 27, 2019
- Top Position Players Coming To Future Games - Jul 17, 2019
- 2019 PBR Future Games: Early Look at Team Pennsylvania Roster - Mar 30, 2019
- Top Measurable Performances of the Winter - Feb 28, 2019
- Initial Pennsylvania Class of 2022 Rankings Release - Nov 12, 2018
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Right-Handed Pitchers Analysis - Nov 5, 2018
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Nov 3, 2018
- Elite Prospect Showcase Complete Results - Oct 28, 2018
- 2018 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Complete Evaluations - Jun 29, 2018
- Results from Ohio's 2018 Worthington Wood Bat - Jun 15, 2018
Team Pennsylvania Roster
NAME | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. |
Josh Beck | Lancaster Catholic | 2021 | LHP |
Colton Book | Manheim Central | 2021 | LHP |
Jake Books | Malvern Prep | 2022 | 1B/OF |
Justin Butler | Quakertown Community | 2021 | C |
Derek Cease | Nanticoke Area | 2021 | SS/RHP |
Maddix Dalena | Montoursville | 2022 | 1B |
Dylan DuCharme | Spring-Ford | 2021 | OF |
Alex Gabauer | Norwin | 2021 | SS |
Luke Holman | Wilson West Lawn | 2021 | RHP |
Cullen Horowicz | Jefferson | 2021 | 3B |
Michael Kilker | Hazleton Area | 2021 | RHP |
Paxton Kling | Central (Martinsburg) | 2022 | OF |
Chase Kriebel | Clarion Area | 2022 | LHP |
Colin Lewandowski | William Penn Charter | 2021 | RHP |
Andrew Muraco | Franklin Regional | 2021 | SS |
Rafe Perich | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | SS/3B |
Erik Ritchie | Souderton Area | 2021 | LHP |
Caleb Sturtevant | Cocalico | 2022 | OF |
Evin Sullivan | North Penn | 2021 | C/OF |
Carter Welch | Northwestern Lehigh | 2021 | LHP |
Trey Yesavage | Boyertown | 2021 | RHP |
Previous Player Previews
- LHP Josh Beck (Lancaster Catholic HS - Class of 2021)
- LHP Colton Book (Manheim Central HS - Class of 2021)
- 1B/OF Jake Books (Malvern Prep - Class of 2022)
- C Justin Butler (Quakertown - Class of 2021)
- SS/RHP Derek Cease (Nanticoke Area - Class of 2021)
- 1B Maddix Dalena (Montoursville - Class of 2022)
- OF Dylan DuCharme (Spring-Ford - Class of 2021)
- SS Alex Gabauer (Norwin - Class of 2021)
- RHP Luke Holman (Wilson West Lawn - Class of 2021)
- 3B Cullen Horowicz (Jefferson, WV - Class of 2021)
- RHP Michael Kilker (Hazleton Area - Class of 2021)
- OF Paxton Kling (Central Martinsburg - Class of 2022)
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
2019 PBR Future Games (Pennsylvania Invite Only) | PA | 07/31 | LakePoint |
2019 Fall Kickoff Showcase | PA | 08/15 | Millersville University |
Play for Team PBR 17U (Fall Kickoff Showcase Tournament) | PA | 08/17 | Millersville University |
2019 Fall Scout Day (Various Travel Organizations) | PA | 09/07 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | 10/05 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Future Prospects Showcase | PA | 10/19 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Elite Prospect Showcase | PA | 10/26 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Fall Measurables & Evaluation Showcase | PA | 11/02 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
2019 Holiday Showcase | PA | 12/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
Scouting Report
+ 2019 PBR Future Games Selection (Team Pennsylvania)
6-foot, 170-pound two-way prospect. Kling had the breakout performance of the event, showcasing a well-rounded skill set that will draw the attention of college coaches quickly. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short, leg-hang stride. Kling displayed advanced timing and rhythm to his swing with very quick hands in consistently making loud contact during his batting practice round. He registered an 89 mph bat exit velocity and ran an event best 6.51 laser timed 60-yard dash. Showed athleticism defensively as well playing through the baseball routinely with accurate 84 mph arm strength. The primary outfielder topped at 82 mph during his bullpen session.
Kling showcased advanced athleticism during his position workout which translated into potential on the mound. The righty sat 77-82 with a repeatable, loose delivery from a 3/4 arm slot. His curveball at 68-70 showed 11/5 rotation with good depth when he stays on top of the pitch. Currently works with a two-pitch mix, but arm action and athleticism could lead to further development on the mound.
6-foot, 170-pound athletic body frame. Displayed present tools that project nicely. In the outfield he offers good arm strength. Has good footwork while approaching the baseball, transitioning into his throws. Throws with a clean arm action through an upper ¾ slot reaching a top velocity of 75 mph on his throws. Right-handed hitter starts from a tall stance and produces barrel whip through the zone. Has a fluid load with his hands moving toward his back shoulder and finishes his swing with a one-handed follow through. Showed the ability to use the whole field during his round of batting practice, recording a top exit velocity of 89 mph and ran a 6.92 60-yard dash.