Van Klein

Height:
6-0
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Flower Mound, TX
High School:
Marcus
Position:
C

Sophomore (2025): Played in 10 games for the Falcons…Took five starts…Recorded one hit, one run scored, and one RBI in a 9-3 win over Oral Roberts (Apr. 14, 2025)…Totaled two runs batted in…Caught three base runners stealing…Will serve as a squadron element leader during his junior year…Went on Operation Air Force at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Miss., and worked support at Basic Cadet Training during the summer of 2025…

Freshman (2024): Played in 14 games, making five starts…17 at-bats…First-career hit against Northern Colorado, knocking in two runs…Drew a walk in his collegiate debut at Mississippi State…Season-high five putouts against Texas…Perfect 1.000 fielding percentage across 32 chances.

High School (Marcus): Played for Jeff Sherman at Marcus HS...Named 6-6A Defensive Player of the Year...2022 district champion...Team captain his final three years...Three-year starter for the Marauders...Student body treasurer...Also played club for D-Bat Baseball and United Baseball Club...Team captain for United in 2023.

Personal: Member of cadet squadron 07...Son of Christian and Stacey...Has two sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth...Major is management...Born in St. Louis, Mo...Enjoys fishing, reading, and spending time with family and friends...Began playing baseball age seven...Favorite MLB team is the St. Louis Cardinals...Favorite player is Yadier Molina...Greatest individual moment was hitting a home run against Mater Dei HS...Favorite team moment was beating IMG Academy at Globe Life Field...Pregame ritual includes praying...Says John Tompkins has had the biggest impact on his athletic career...Chose the Academy "to be far from average and always challenge myself."