Evan Van Cleave OF/3B

12/20/2018 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic - Session 1 (Ages 12-14) Evan is an OF/3B prospect who will graduate in 2023. In the field, Evan fields with sure hands and gets rid of the ball quickly. His arm fits his position and he makes accurate throws to his target. Getting into a more athletic fielding position can help Evan improve defensively. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and works to barrel up the baseball. Evan can improve as a hitter by working a smoother load into his swing. With four more years to develop, Evan has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

08/05/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Dublin (Columbus), OH Evan is a young 2-way player who plays OF and 1B. In the OF, Evan has good pre-pitch actions, he is aggressive to the ball, and he tracks it well. He makes plays consistently, has a clean exchange, and throws with accuracy to his target. At 1B, Evan gives great effort, he keeps the ball in front of his body, and has a short arm action with some accuracy to his target. Offensively, Evan has a closed setup, a square stride, and a level/aggressive swing. He has a long swing through the zone and hits with strength to the pull side. Evan can improve skills with work on the following.

Outfield
1. Play through
2. Routes
3. Arm strength
Infield
1. Pre-pitch actions
2. Throwing
3. Quicken feet
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Finish
3. Rhythm