Clate Schmidt
| IP | 197 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.655 |
| WHIP | 1.376 |
| BB/9 | 3.152 |
| SO/9 | 7.675 |
- Full name Clate Connor Schmidt
- Born 12/10/1993 in Beaufort, SC
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Clemson
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Drafted in the 20th round (595th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2016.
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Diagnosed with nodular sclerosis, a form of Hodgkin's lymphoma, last May, Schmidt bravely fought cancer and was given a clean bill of health months later in September. He was drafted in the 32nd round by the Red Sox last June on the day of his first chemotherapy session. Schmidt opted to return to school, where he's had an up-and-down spring. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound righthander made a mechanical change late in the season to create more rotational movement in his delivery, and the result was a few more ticks on his fastball, which has hovered around 90 mph and consistently touched 92 mph late in the spring. His best offspeed offering is an above-average low 80's changeup with split-like diving action, and he also throws a fringy mid-80s slider. Schmidt has plus-plus makeup, having gone through the health issues he faced. His younger brother, Clarke Schmidt, is the Friday ace for South Carolina and is one of the top college arms in the 2017 class.
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Diagnosed with nodular sclerosis, a form of Hodgkin's lymphoma, last May, Schmidt bravely fought cancer and was given a clean bill of health months later in September. He was drafted in the 32nd round by the Red Sox last June on the day of his first chemotherapy session. Schmidt opted to return to school, where he's had an up-and-down spring. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound righthander made a mechanical change late in the season to create more rotational movement in his delivery, and the result was a few more ticks on his fastball, which has hovered around 90 mph and consistently touched 92 mph late in the spring. His best offspeed offering is an above-average low 80's changeup with split-like diving action, and he also throws a fringy mid-80s slider. Schmidt has plus-plus makeup, having gone through the health issues he faced. His younger brother, Clarke Schmidt, is the Friday ace for South Carolina and is one of the top college arms in the 2017 class. -
Schmidt has contributed to the unpredictable spring for high school talent in Georgia, as scouts try to gauge how his stuff will play as a pro and how strong his commitment to Clemson is. He is his team's best pitcher and best hitter despite a slight 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame, playing shortstop or center field when he isn't on the mound. His athletic ability produces a quick arm and excellent velocity at times, with 92-96 mph readings on the showcase circuit last summer. Schmidt also has shown feel for a breaking ball, flashing a plus curveball and a Frisbee slider. He hasn't been physical enough to maintain his stuff over the full high school season, though. He velocity fell off to the 86-91 mph range this spring, and scouts complained that he threw too many breaking balls, further sapping his velocity and feel for his fastball. He could be a two-way player for Clemson, as he's an above-average runner with the ability to stay in the infield in college, and it will be interesting to see if a team will sign him away from the Tigers.
