West Virginia Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2020 Clay Maholic
May 20, 2019
The 2019 WV Top Prospect Games is quickly approaching. As we draw closer to June we will be periodically highlighting some of the prospects scheduled to participate. Today we continue our preview with a look at 2020 OF Clay Maholic. The left-handed hitting junior hit .287 with five doubles, three triples, one homerun and 12 RBI.
Clay Maholic
Class of 2020 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 20 / POS: 7
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: UniversityState: WV
- Summer Team: Morgantown Post 2
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.13
60-yard
(02/09/20)
84
OF Velo
(11/17/19)
89
Exit Velo
(02/09/20)
Videos
(2/24/19)
Player News
- 2020 PBR West Virginia Senior Spotlight: OF Clay Maholic - Mar 17, 2020
- West Virginia Preseason All-State: Outfielders - Feb 14, 2020
- West Virginia Fall Review Event Analysis: Outfielders - Nov 19, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Scout Blog - Oct 3, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Pitching Velocities - Oct 2, 2019
- 2019 Fall Limited Series II At Wright State - Quick Hits - Oct 2, 2019
- West Virginia Top Prospect Games Spotlight: 2020 Clay Maholic - May 20, 2019
- 2019 Preseason All-State Showcase Analysis: Outfielders - Mar 15, 2019
- Mountain State Spotlight: 2020 Clay Maholic - Nov 28, 2018
- West Virginia Fall College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Outfielders - Nov 23, 2018
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Class of 2020 & 2021 - Jul 14, 2017
- Southern West Virginia College Prospect Showcase Roster and Schedule Released - Jul 10, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2019 West Virginia Top Prospect Games | WV | 06/11 | Frank Loria Field |
Central West Virginia Summer Kickoff Showcase | WV | 06/26 | Sue Morris Complex |
Parkersburg College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/09 | Bennett Stump Field - City Park |
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/16 | Potomac State College |
West Virginia Deep South College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/24 | Linda K Epling Stadium |
Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
RECENT NEWS
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Scouting Report
2.24.19 - Offensively, the 6-foot, 195-pound primary Outfielder initiates his swing from a athletic stance, with his hands near his ear. He uses his body and midsection well to create a powerful turn with his hips. His bat stays in the zone and shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields. A 78 mph exit velocity was recorded. A 7.32-laser timed 60 was also recorded.
Defensively, Maholic rounds the ball well. He carries his momentum well into his throws. He sees the ball well and has supreme confidence in his skills.
11.18.18 - 6-foot, 195-pound left handed hitter, Maholic initiates his swing from a athletic stance, with his hands near his ear. He uses his body and midsection well to create a powerful turn with his hips. Maholic's bat stays in the zone and shows the ability to drive the ball.
Defensively, Maholic rounds the ball well. He carries his momentum well into his throws. He has the potential to be a next level outfielder.
7/12/17 5-foot-11, 185-pound left-handed hitter, Maholic initiates swing from open set up with knee to knee leg kick and stride to closed. Open to closed stride is associated with some top half dive. There is also a tendency to land on stiff front leg. He does demonstrate loose hands and an aggressive lower half turn. Maholic would benefit from striding to neutral and avoiding upper half dive.
Defensively, Maholic does get behind ball consistently and plays through. He would benefit from being more decisive in reads.