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The New York Yankees have selected catcher and BYU signee DC Clawson in the 34th round of the 2016 MLB draft.
Clawson is a 6-foot-1, 184-pound catcher out of Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, California.
Clawson's plate power has not gone unnoticed. He hit 5 home runs in his Senior season. He also has been touted as one of the best defensive catchers in the country.
David has been a member of the USA National Team Development Program for under-17s in 2014.
Here’s a video of DC hitting a home run during this past season:
Another Bomb for @ClawsonDa @LesLukach @DanaBaseball @OCSidelines @ocvarsity #mlbdraft #prouduncle pic.twitter.com/1Zh9LmW8AU
— Travis C. Clawson (@TravisClawson) May 3, 2016
Plus, here’s Clawson gunning down a runner at 2nd from his knees:
@ClawsonDa guns down a De la salle pinch runner in the 2 inning from his knees. @hansrouse heads up @DanaBaseball pic.twitter.com/xj0HQv9INN
— Cutter Clawson (@ClawsonCutter) January 19, 2016
Following his recruitment, Clawson did an interview on BYU Sports Nation:
With his MLB selection, Clawson has a decision to make. Will he choose to attend BYU or accept his professional contract with the Yankees.
Congratulations to David (DC) Clawson on his being drafted!