Ari Klinger '24 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing baseball since I tried out for my first travel team at 8u.  I have a high baseball IQ, and consider myself a clutch performer and the ultimate team player.  I am dedicated and work hard for my team and am willing to do everything I can to help us compete.  I am a starting pitcher and second baseman and although my focus at the next level is pitching, I pride  myself on being  a well-rounded player.  I would like to play ball in college, and am looking for a place that values academics and athletics.  My favorite place to be is on the mound.  I love the challenge, the pressure, the intensity, and I love being surrounded by my team as we support each other.  I consider myself a quiet leader. My strengths as a RHP are command of 4 pitches, and so far, a fastball reaching the low 80’s.  I am continuing in an off-season velocity / strength program to keep improving.   Last off season, I gained 5 MPH on my fastball, and my slider has become great!  In the past  two years, I have played high school basketball, Varsity bowling and baseball, but now my sole focus is on my future playing baseball.  I would love an opportunity to earn a spot and prove myself on a college team.