Derek Clark Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Derek Anthony Clark
Born 12/25/2001 in Toledo, OH
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School West Virginia
Drafted in the 9th round (262nd overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2024 (signed for $1,000).

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Clark is an undersized lefthander who spent three seasons with Northwood before a standout 2024 season with West Virginia where he posted a 3.05 ERA in 11 starts, including three complete games, and 79.2 innings with a 22.2% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate. Listed at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Clark attacks hitters with a fastball and changeup combination from a three-quarters slot. He sits in the upper 80s and will run the fastball up to 92, while the changeup checks in around 78. Clark also throws a low-80s slider and will lower his arm slot on the pitch to offer a different breaking ball look that’s a bit slower. Clark has a long history of being an above-average strike thrower—including a solid 2023 stint in the Cape Cod League—so a team could make him a senior sign target because of that and his strong 2024 performance.

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Clark is an undersized lefthander who spent three seasons with Northwood before a standout 2024 season with West Virginia where he posted a 3.05 ERA in 11 starts, including three complete games, and 79.2 innings with a 22.2% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate. Listed at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Clark attacks hitters with a fastball and changeup combination from a three-quarters slot. He sits in the upper 80s and will run the fastball up to 92, while the changeup checks in around 78. Clark also throws a low-80s slider and will lower his arm slot on the pitch to offer a different breaking ball look that’s a bit slower. Clark has a long history of being an above-average strike thrower—including a solid 2023 stint in the Cape Cod League—so a team could make him a senior sign target because of that and his strong 2024 performance.

LHP Derek Clark assigned to Los Angeles Angels.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes activated LHP Derek Clark.
Inland Empire 66ers activated LHP Derek Clark from the 60-day injured list.
Inland Empire 66ers transferred LHP Derek Clark from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Inland Empire 66ers placed LHP Derek Clark on the 7-day injured list.
LHP Derek Clark assigned to Los Angeles Angels.
LHP Derek Clark assigned to Inland Empire 66ers.