Scouting Report: He dominated as the closer for short-season Spokane, posting an ERA of 0.64. Having added 30 pounds since signing, Clase now throws in the mid-to-upper 90s with a peak of 101 mph. His fastball has above-average movement, a blessing and a curse as he can miss barrels with his fastball but is still harnessing his command, though he's generally around the strike zone. Clase is a two-pitch guy but leans heavily on his fastball. His slider flashes as an average pitch with two-plane depth at its best, but it's inconsistent in part because he doesn't always throw it with the same arm speed as his fastball.
The Future: Low Class A Hickory is the next assignment for Clase, who has the upside to be a high-leverage reliever, with the risk of being another fireballer who flames out in the lower levels.
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