Player Spotlight of the Day: Joseph Kruszka RHP/SS (Gowanda HS, NY 2016)

Dan Cevette
New York Scouting Director

Name: Joseph Kruszka
High School: Gowanda
Position: RHP/SS
Projects As: MIF - RP

Scouting Report on Kruszka:
Joseph Kruszka RHP/SS (Gowanda HS, NY 2016)
J.Kruska stands 5-foot-7 160-pounds and athletic. He throws from a high 3/4 slot with a fastball sitting 81, topping 84 mph. His fastball has some last hard life to it with slight run. His curveball has 2/8 hard shape at 70 mph. He also shows a change up at 74-76 with good hand speed. Mechanically he stays tucked over his belt with good separation and finishes out in front.

At the plate he sets up wide and balanced and uses a knee lift with a short stride before the swing. His bat path is slightly inclined through the zone making consistent contact. His exit velocity is 77 off a tee.

Analysis:
Kruszka is the definition of raw and athletic. He's a baseball junky and works his tail off at being the best possible player he can be. He shows a strong arm in the infield at 80 mph and off the mound cranked it up to 84 mph a time or two. At the plate I would like to see him with more hand and wrist strength but he makes good contact with a balanced wide approach. He will be receiving an invitation to our Underclass Games (Invite Only) Sept. 7th.