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2014 Jr National Showcase
Jake Clawson is a 2016 3B/RHP with a 6-3 190 lb. frame from Daleville, IN who attends Yorktown HS. Strong athletic build, room to get even stronger. Right handed hitter, busy hand hitch loading action, early front side looking to pull and lift, complicated approach for consistent hard contact, ball comes off the barrel hard when squared, has raw bat speed and strength at contact, has the hitting tools to keep improving with better timing and direction. 7.03 runner, fields out front with soft hands, can improve speed of release and footwork, tends to take too many steps before throwing. Also pitched, simple turn and throw delivery, deep arm action, 3/4's arm slot,. Fastball topped out at 85 mph, mostly straight. Very nice change up with hard late diving action, curveball shows good depth occasionally with 11/5 shape. Good all around athlete who will keep improving as he gets used to the game speeding up.