Uncommitted Spotlight: 19' Mitch Klass LHP/1B Minnetonka
September 11, 2018
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PBR UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT
Mitch Klass
Class of 2019 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: MinnetonkaState: MN
- Summer Team: Minnesota Starters
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Height: 6-4Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Statistics
Videos
(8/19/18)
Pitching (8/19/18)
PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
Klass: Mid-Major division 1 schools.
PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
Klass: Yes, I have taken visits for football as well with baseball. I will be taking more baseball visits in the upcoming months finding time between my football schedule.
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
Klass: I am looking for a good academic school with a strong medical program, I am interested in Kinesiology Sports Medicine as my intended major.
PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
Klass: Some highlights are that I helped bring our Minnetonka Highschool team to the state championship and became a captain for the upcoming 2019 season. I also hit the only home run in the state tournament. It was during our semifinal game against St. Micheal Albertville. Another highlight from my junior year was finishing the second semester with a weighted GPA of 3.950.
PBR: What are your goals for this year?
Klass: I am looking to make a jump with my velo off the mound by getting bigger, faster, and stronger physically. As well continuing my upward progress through my skill at first base and at the plate. It is my goal to play the highest level of baseball that I can while receiving the best education I can.
PBR: Do you play any other sports?
Klass: I am a captain and a starting TE/WR for Minnetonka Football.
PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
Scouting Report
3/18/18- 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #28 ranked player in MN 2019 class. Above avg. frame on mound. Fastball velocity plays up and rides through zone at 81-83 mph. Short fast arm swing and changeup played well with fade. Curveball needs development but has chance to be solid usable pitch in future. 7.02 runner. Square stance, leg kick trigger, rhythm in hands, line drive swing plane, drives ball well with mid/pull approach, 84 mph exit velocity. Active in field, above avg. footwork, comfortable around bag with ability to receive, soft glove, 83 mph arm across infield.
3/18/17- 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Lean projectable build. 7.32 runner. Square stance, easy load, clean line drive swing path, works middle of field well, mid/pull approach, consistent solid contact, 83 mph exit velocity. Active feet, works down to up, soft glove, moves around bag well, 71 mph arm strength across infield. On mound; projects well on mound, long legs, room to add an easy 20 pounds. Short turn into athletic balance point, higher front side, with easy compact arm action. Fastball was 75-77 mph, touching 80 mph, with varying action and certainly has more in the tank. Has feel for tight 1/7 breaking ball with short break and depth. Late arm-side run and fade on quality changeup.