High school: As a senior, Clarke led his team to a Colorado state tournament appearance and was one of the most highly decorated players in the state. ... In 2014, he led his team to a 21-3 record and a Front Range League championship and the state tournament appearance. ... He was a first team all-Colorado selection, state Player of the Year, first team all-conference and all-region. ... He led Class 5A in batting averag e(.531) and played in the Colorado Rockies' Futures' Game. ... He was a Gatorade Player of the Year finalist in Colorado and was the team MVP and won the Silver Slugger Award.

Personal: Full name is Jeffrey Donovan Clarke. ... Born 24 July 1995. ... Son of Carol and Rick Bedell. ... 2014 graduate of Fairview High School.