Prep Baseball Report

Preseason All-State 2020 Spotlight: SS Nick Lukac


Phil Wade
Indiana Executive Director

The annual Invite Only Preseason All-State showcase for the state's top Junior prospects is coming up February 16th at Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield, IN. Leading up to the event we will be highlighting some of the top prospects to be in attendance. 

Here we look at Fishers HS middle-infielder Nick Lukac.

Nick Lukac

Class of 2020 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2020
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Fishers
    State: IN
  • Summer Team: Indiana Nitro Gold
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.91
60-yard
(06/11/19)
90
INF Velo
(02/16/19)
88
Exit Velo
(06/11/19)
Position
60-yard
6.91
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
88
Position
60-yard
7.01
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
85

Scouting Report

9/30/18: 2020 SS with solid frame at 6’2 165 lbs. Hits from the right side. Athletic set up and uses a lift/tuck timing trigger. Solid hands through the zone that generates gap to gap type power. Exit velo of 81. Sure handed defender with solid footwork up the middle. Loose arm action, 84 across the diamond.

2/25/18: 60 Time: 7.03, Position Velocity: INF-84, Exit Velocity: 81

Gained more athleticism and velocity across the infield has jumped 8mph since last seen in the fall. Sophomore shortstop is long and athletic in the batters box, frame is still raw but possesses some pull side pop with lift. Long limbs, creates good attack angle to the baseball, simple leg lift to load and stride, good length in swing finishes balanced. Bat speed and strength will continue to develop with time. Athletic, long defender in the middle, with raw actions. Loose high ¾ arm slot, average arm strength with more to come. Choppy and flat footwork at times causing ball to be fielded deep, funnels. Plays through baseball with athleticism on backhand. Interesting follow in 2020 class with raw frame and arm strength. 

9/10/17: 60 Time: 7.43, Position Velocity: INF-76, Exit Velocity: 81. 6-foot-1, 150 pound sophomore middle infielder plays with loose, athletic actions, showcasing a balanced setup and swing from the right side. Long, loose limbs, has some twitch in actions, barrel works short and quick to the baseball with good extension and lift. Quiet, simple approach at the plate, short separation in load. Has more length and positive movements to create in swing to generate more power. Plays with athletic and easy actions in the middle infield, short to long ¾ arm action across the diamond. Delivered accurate throws to the base with carry. Fluid actions to field with soft hands. Strong front side and lower half to throw. Athletic prospect with some projectability in the 2020 class.


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