LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Pitcher/Catcher Showcase
Max Klein is a 2018 LHP/1B with a 6-1 170 lb. frame from Rockford, IL who attends Christian Life Academy. Large frame with a lean, athletic build. Projects for additional strength while maintaining athleticism. Primary left handed pitcher with a simple rock step to high leg lift delivery. Stays tall on back side at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive lower half actions. Stays in line with the plate and carries momentum through finish well. Quick arm circle back at separation and released form a high three-quarters arm slot. Showed good arm whip through the zone with a fastball offering that flashed heavy life with running action and downhill anlge, topped at 84 miles per hour. Slider had 2/8 shape with tight spin and good sweeping action to glove side. Also showed a deceptive arm action with a changeup offering that had late sinking action in the mid 70's. Left handed hitter with a crouched, even stance and simple leg lift trigger. Stays behind baseball at contact with rotational lower half actions. Hands work to a slightly lower position prior to launching on a loose, extended plane through extension. Consistently barreled up contact throughout batting practice with the ability to work to all fields. Very good student as well.