Showcase Spotlight: 2022 MINF Clinton Shrader
October 28, 2020
Scouting Report
7/24/19
5-foot-7, 172-pound physical frame; SS/RHP. At the plate, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a leg kick right before his swing. Had an upward swing plane, as well as rapid bat speed and good extension on his finish. In the infield, showed an ability to throw across the field at 76 mph; had sure hands, quick footwork and a twitchy exchange. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, he used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort in his delivery. His fastball was 74-76 mph; and topped out at 77 mph; had very consistent accuracy on his typvar. He showed the most control on his curveball (63-66 mph) when he stayed on top; shows slight action on his sinking curveball.
5-foot-7, 172-pound physical frame; SS/RHP. At the plate, the switch hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Starts in athletic stance with a wrapping load, then uses a leg kick right before his swing. Had an upward swing plane, as well as rapid bat speed and good extension on his finish. In the infield, showed an ability to throw across the field at 76 mph; had sure hands, quick footwork and a twitchy exchange. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, he used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort in his delivery. His fastball was 74-76 mph; and topped out at 77 mph; had very consistent accuracy on his typvar. He showed the most control on his curveball (63-66 mph) when he stayed on top; shows slight action on his sinking curveball.
9/30/18
Home-1st: 4.75, Position Velocity: OF-74, IF-72, Exit Velocity: 83
5-foot-6, 145-pound, RHH shows intriguing present tools for an incoming freshman. Short, athletic frame w/ some well-proportioned present strength, projectable. Offensively, hits w/ a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ hand rhythm into stride and short hand load. Generates bat speed through the zone, flashes some whippiness. Up the middle approach w/ lot of line drives when right. Clean swing w/ proper path, just waiting for strength to catch up. Singles hitter w/ projectable gap power at this stage of his development. Defensively, moves well at SS w/ good footwork and soft hands, tools to stay at SS as the frame matures. In the OF, moves well w/ projectable carry to target arm strength.
Home-1st: 4.75, Position Velocity: OF-74, IF-72, Exit Velocity: 83
5-foot-6, 145-pound, RHH shows intriguing present tools for an incoming freshman. Short, athletic frame w/ some well-proportioned present strength, projectable. Offensively, hits w/ a straight on, slightly crouched stance w/ hand rhythm into stride and short hand load. Generates bat speed through the zone, flashes some whippiness. Up the middle approach w/ lot of line drives when right. Clean swing w/ proper path, just waiting for strength to catch up. Singles hitter w/ projectable gap power at this stage of his development. Defensively, moves well at SS w/ good footwork and soft hands, tools to stay at SS as the frame matures. In the OF, moves well w/ projectable carry to target arm strength.
The 5-foot-7, 172-pound middle infielder has continued to make steady strides over the past year. Small, yet physical frame that packs a punch. Offensively, strictly hits right with balanced athletic stance. Quieted load movements allowing more consistent timing with small leg kick and better plane efficiency (68% per Blast). Generates above average bat speed (72.6 mph; Avg: 69.3 mph via Blast) and maximizes frame but sequencing well to drive the baseballs (Max Exit Velo: 94.4 mph; Max Distance: 347 ft per Trackman). Defensively, good range (6.92 sixty time) with sure hands and quick transfers. Sound fielding process with good footwork and body awareness. Shrader is a currently fringe top 100 prospect in the class and looks to be a solid contributor up the middle at the next level.