Luke
Starling

GA Fall Upperclass Games

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Athletically built with lean muscle throughout, room for more strength.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, weight preloaded on back-side, hands start back and deepen into an arm bar, short stride, finishes on back-side. Swing path is long to the zone, level through, takes a middle/pull approach, drives the ball with force when he gets extension through the zone, aggressive intent.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee. Power potential, quick bat speed, 76.00 via Blast.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short, whippy arm action to a low 3/4 slot, accurate with some carry.
Defense: Fields with confidence, fluid footwork, good feel for glove hand, funnels quickly into midsection, clean on exchanges. Made a number of impressive athletic plays.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.

Future Game Trials

5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting middle infielder, lean, athletic build, wiry strength, some quick twitch in hands, ran a 7.18 laser-timed 60. Offensively, balanced setup, hands deepen with a pronounced drop on load, heel lift stride, good balance through finish. Pull-side hitter, produces mostly line drive contact, at-times was able to elevate and drive the ball, swing works uphill through the zone, some whip in barrel, 89 exit velocity off a tee and during BP. Defensively, short, loose arm action, quick arm speed, utilizes a low ¾ slot, accurate across the diamond at 81. Plays through the ball athletically, quick first step, good range to both sides, fields out front and funnels into midsection, quick on transfers, feel for glove. On the mound, short, quick arm to a low ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, works on-line, short stride, lands toe closed, finishes upright. Fastball sat 73-76, touched 77, run action. Curveball, 62-63, 11/5 shape, gradual. Changeup, 66-67.

5-foot-9 145-pounds. Quick twitch athletic SS. Moves really well, good runner on the bases, and can get to balls in the hole at SS. Hands stay through the ball well, and does a great job of staying back on the off-speed. Great top of the lineup candidate that gets on base consistently.