Maxwell Clark, also known as Max Clark, is an American baseball outfielder and pitcher. He plays college baseball at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 21, 2004, in Bridgend, Wales, Max was born to parents Richard Clark and Angela Ankey. He attended Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Indiana, where he played as an outfielder and pitcher on their team. He most recently culminated his senior year batting .646 with six home runs, 33 RBIs, and 45 runs scored, while also being named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year. His undisputable talent has earned him a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft after a hugely successful high school career.
Max has also represented Team USA at the 2021 WBSC U-18 World Cup, helping lead them to a gold medal with a .294 batting average over eight games. He also has a well above-average arm that produces fastballs clocked up to 97 mph when he takes the mound. His all-round ability makes him a viable candidate for the Pittsburgh Pirates with the top pick, it will be interesting to see where he is headed. His sweet left-handed swing and a mature approach focusing on smoking line drives from gap to gap are sure to find multiple suitors in the upcoming draft.
Max Clark's High School
Max Clark studied at the Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Indiana. He was a player in their baseball team as an outfielder and pitcher. Max also played on their football team as a wide receiver.
Max Clark's High School Career
Max Clark was a special talent when in high school, and his records speak for themselves. He was named Indiana Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year as a sophomore in 2021, after batting .450 with six home runs, thirty RBIs, and 31 stolen bases alongside pitching to a 0.84 ERA and 120 strikeouts over fifty innings.
During his junior year on the baseball team, Max batted .577 with nine home runs, 32 RBIs, 31 walks, and 22 stolen bases and was named the Indiana Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for a second straight season. In his senior year, he finished batting .646 with six home runs, 33 RBIs, and 45 runs scored and was named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.
FAQs
A. Max Clark is an American baseball outfielder and pitcher currently plying his trade at Vanderbilt.
A. Max Clark was born on December 21, 2004, to Richard Clark and Angela Ankey. As of 2023, he is 18 years old.
A. Max Clark, the Franklin baseball senior is currently signed with Vanderbilt where he plays college baseball.
A. No, Max Clark, has not played in any professional baseball leagues and is currently plying his trade in Vanderbilt.
