The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
Joshua Klug: RHP/3B, (2023) Traverse City Central, MI. Louisville Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 97 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. Started in an open balanced stance with a arm bar load, then used a toe tap. Has a level loose swing plane, electric bat speed and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 91 mph; had rhythmic footwork, a clean exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.37. Advanced on the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing electric arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed tall balance point and in line shoulders. Has an athletic finish. Changeup (80-82 mph).Sat with his fastball at 87-89 mph; shows arm side command and running action with heavy movement. Showed consistent command and swing and miss action on his sharp curveball (77-78). Threw a heavy splitter with sinking action and low in the zone control.
Scout Evaluation
Joshua Klug, Traverse City Central, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a arm bar load, then uses a toe tap. Electric bat speed. Level finish, level loose swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity, average 86.38 mph. Top 3 ev at the showcase.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally.
Arm: 91 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).
Pitching: Advanced. Up-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, electric arm speed, compact arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic finish.
FB: T89. 87-89 mph. (Max spin 2284; Avg 2188). Arm side accuracy, running action, heavy movement.
CB: 77-78 mph. Consistent command, swing and miss action, sharp movement.
CH: 80-82 mph.
SP: Low in the zone command, sinking action, heavy movement.
7/21/20
Joshua Klug: C/RHP, (2023) Traverse City Central, MI. 5-foot-11, 195-pound. During batting practice, Klug had an exit velocity of 91 mph, showing his ability to drive the ball with power. While catching, recorded pop times of 2.02-2.05, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.86. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-84 mph with a max of 85 mph. Curveball (69-71 mph), splitter (75-76 mph).
7/21/20
Pitching:On the mound a stronger lower half prospect has a quick arm and throws a heavy ball with arm side run. Commands the zone well racking up strikeouts and mixing in a hard breaking ball. Struck out 2 out of 3 batters he faced. Has more velocity in the tank as he drives more off the hill.
Hitting: Big time power hitter that drives the ball consistently. Crushed multiple balls with loud contact off the barrel. A bat that will play at any level.
2/23/20
Hitting: At the plate a physical right hand hitter stands 5-foot-11, 185 pounds rest the bat over his back shoulder uses a toe tap load generating bat speed. Strong wrist at the plate showed the ability to drive the ball. Advanced hitter for his class. 94 mph exit velocity.
Fielding: Behind the dish sets up with his left leg in front receiving close to his body, quickly coming out of the shoot throwing down to 2B. 2.06-2.13 pop time. In the infield shows agile hips working around the ball, tends to field deeper into his body taking a step and throwing across the diamond 86 mph.
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Joshua Klug
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Joshua Klug: RHP/1B, (2023) Traverse City Central, MI. Louisville Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound.
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Joshua Klug: RHP/3B, (2023) Traverse City Central, MI. Louisville Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 97 mph, 3rd Best EV of the day. Started in an open balanced stance with a arm bar load, then used a toe tap. Has a level loose swing plane, electric bat speed and level finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle approach. Smooth in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 91 mph; had rhythmic footwork, a clean exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.37. Advanced on the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing electric arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed tall balance point and in line shoulders. Has an athletic finish. Changeup (80-82 mph).Sat with his fastball at 87-89 mph; shows arm side command and running action with heavy movement. Showed consistent command and swing and miss action on his sharp curveball (77-78). Threw a heavy splitter with sinking action and low in the zone control.
Scout Evaluation
Joshua Klug, Traverse City Central, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 195-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a arm bar load, then uses a toe tap. Electric bat speed. Level finish, level loose swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity, average 86.38 mph. Top 3 ev at the showcase.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, rhythmic footwork, clean exchange. Smooth. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally.
Arm: 91 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).
Pitching: Advanced. Up-tempo delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, electric arm speed, compact arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, an athletic finish.
FB: T89. 87-89 mph. (Max spin 2284; Avg 2188). Arm side accuracy, running action, heavy movement.
CB: 77-78 mph. Consistent command, swing and miss action, sharp movement.
CH: 80-82 mph.
SP: Low in the zone command, sinking action, heavy movement.
Joshua Klug: C/RHP, (2023) Traverse City Central, MI. 5-foot-11, 195-pound. During batting practice, Klug had an exit velocity of 91 mph, showing his ability to drive the ball with power. While catching, recorded pop times of 2.02-2.05, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.86. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-84 mph with a max of 85 mph. Curveball (69-71 mph), splitter (75-76 mph).
Pitching:On the mound a stronger lower half prospect has a quick arm and throws a heavy ball with arm side run. Commands the zone well racking up strikeouts and mixing in a hard breaking ball. Struck out 2 out of 3 batters he faced. Has more velocity in the tank as he drives more off the hill.
Hitting: Big time power hitter that drives the ball consistently. Crushed multiple balls with loud contact off the barrel. A bat that will play at any level.
Hitting: At the plate a physical right hand hitter stands 5-foot-11, 185 pounds rest the bat over his back shoulder uses a toe tap load generating bat speed. Strong wrist at the plate showed the ability to drive the ball. Advanced hitter for his class. 94 mph exit velocity.
Fielding: Behind the dish sets up with his left leg in front receiving close to his body, quickly coming out of the shoot throwing down to 2B. 2.06-2.13 pop time. In the infield shows agile hips working around the ball, tends to field deeper into his body taking a step and throwing across the diamond 86 mph.