| Player: Paxton Kling | |||||||||||
| School: Penn State | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 210 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: After time at LSU, Kling transferred to Penn State and became the player the Tigers thought they were getting out of high school. He has plus speed and an above average arm which should allow him to stick in center and be a solid defender there long term. The hit tool has been the Achilles heel for him, as he will swing-and-miss too often, although he doesn’t really expand the zone much. His best tool just might be the raw power, but those hit concerns have limited his ability to get to it consistently. He will definitely have plenty of work to do once he moves to the professional ranks, but a player who can play all three outfield spots and put the ball over the wall is something plenty of teams will be happy to pull the trigger on this July. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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