Norman Klawender, Jr.: SS/RHP, (2024) Orchard Lake St. Mary's, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Confident capable in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.6 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a small load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was average, had a level flat swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up a few balls during the round. Up the middle approach. Raw showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; had consistent smooth footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Confident on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays even shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; (Max spin 1714; Avg 1569). His changeup (70-71) had control around the zone and early action.
Scout Evaluation
Norman Klawender, Jr., Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 2024, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident capable. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Balanced finish, level flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 78.5 mph. 64.6 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Raw. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 85 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Confident. Tall-and-fall feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T77. 75-76 mph. (Max spin 1714; Avg 1569).
CH: 70-71 mph. Around the zone command, early action.
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Norman Klawender, Jr.: SS/RHP, (2024) Orchard Lake St. Mary's, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Confident capable in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.6 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a small load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was average, had a level flat swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up a few balls during the round. Up the middle approach. Raw showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; had consistent smooth footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Confident on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays even shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; (Max spin 1714; Avg 1569). His changeup (70-71) had control around the zone and early action.
Scout Evaluation
Norman Klawender, Jr., Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 2024, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident capable. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Balanced finish, level flat swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 78.5 mph. 64.6 mph bat speed average. 19.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent smooth footwork, clean exchange. Raw. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 85 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Confident. Tall-and-fall feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T77. 75-76 mph. (Max spin 1714; Avg 1569).
CH: 70-71 mph. Around the zone command, early action.