Player Spotlight

Lucas Jackson: C, (2023) Southside, AR. 6-foot-2, 190-pound proportional solid frame. Athletic advanced at the plate, Jackson's 97 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. Begins in an athletic strong stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a short quick stride. Had explosive efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Created tons of loud contact and found lots of barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 72 mph; has a fluid natural transfer, sure consistent hands, and developing smooth feet. recorded pop times of 2.14-2.22. Calm quiet setup with some flexibility. Used a short compact arm action with an-over-the-top slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.68.

Scout Evaluation

Lucas Jackson, Southside, 2023, AR

Position: C

Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pound proportional solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Athletic advanced. Begins in an athletic strong stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a short quick stride. Explosive efficient bat speed. Good extension on his balanced finish, short simple swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.

Power: 97 mph exit velocity, average 91.1 mph. Ranks #1 with ev at the event.

Defense: (C) 2.14-2.22 pop times. Sure consistent hands, developing smooth footwork, fluid natural exchange. Above average projectable. Some flexibility and calm quiet setup.

Arm: 72 mph catcher velocity. Short compact arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.68 (60-yard).