Justyn
Hart

LHP Justyn Hart (Lincoln-Way East, 2024; Missouri commit) has long been one of the top arms in the state’s 2024 class, and gave another upside look this weekend. The left-hander moves extremely well down the mound while standing at a sturdy 6-foot-2, 224-pound frame. Hart works from a composed delivery with a high leg kick. After a shaky first inning, he settled in nicely, pitching at 84-86, T87 mph to both sides of the plate. Hart played off the fastball using a mid-70s changeup with late break to the arm-side forcing awkward swings and misses. Currently ranked No. 27 in the Illinois ‘24 class.

Hart is a extra physical southpaw at 6-foot-2, 225-pounds from this talented White Sox Ace team. Hart toed the rubber on Saturday and was impressive throughout the game. Over his four innings of work, Hart tallied 10 strikeouts with predominantly fastballs that reached highs of 87 mph. 

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 218-pounds. Strong build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, slow, smooth rhythm, lands square, works in line to target.
Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate, can elevate. T2150, 2061 average rpm.
SL: 68-72 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action. T2007, 2007 average rpm.
CH: 72-79 mph. Fading action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1991, 1875 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, toe-tap trigger, short stride. Short swing, path works uphill, looks to hit the ball in the air, ball jumps at times, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 91.65 max exit velocity, averaged 81.94 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Sure-handed, plays through the baseball, feet work on double plays.
Run: 8.03 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 218-pounds. Strong, wide shoulder frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with some effort, works in line with home, lands squared.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, straight action. T2000, 1872 average rpm.
SL: 66-73 mph. Sweeping 2/8, sharp at times. T1884, 1831 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Near fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run. T1709, 1570 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide balanced stance, back load, short toe tap stride.  Strong quick hands, short uphill swing path, power gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 93.78 max exit velocity, averaged 78.99 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot, throws played with carry.
Defense: Pre-pitch creep, fluid footwork, clean exchange, sure handed, plays through the baseball.
Run: 8.09 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 207-pounds. Strong, physical, wide-shouldered build.
Delivery: Simple to tuck and coiled balance point with hip turn. Works on line, high front side, lands square, maintains balance through smooth landing and athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, and quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot; clean and easy.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Generates carry through the zone, at a 17.0-inch average Induced Vertical Break. Slight arm-side run at an average spin rate of 1,915 rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Raw feel for spin; acts more curveball-like.

Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic setup, toe-tap stride and finishes on balance. Advanced hand strength, stays short to the ball, works gap-to-gap and easy effort throughout.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 89.48 mph max exit speed and max distance of 324' during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, clean footwork, release and sure-handed.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Physical, wide-shouldered, strong frame.
Defense: Athletic fluid footwork, feel around the first base bag, sure-handed and clean transfer.
Arm: LH. INF - 72 mph.  Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Strong quick hands, uphill bat path, fluid rhythm and works gap-to-gap.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.29 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth, deliberate tall and fall delivery, works on-line with easy effort throughout.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Thrown for strikes, late sinking action at times.
SL: 66-67 mph. 1/7 shape, late bite, feel.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, occasional fade and feel.

Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Defense: Sound footwork through the ball, fluid transfer.
Arm: LH. INF - 64 mph.  Long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth rhythm, short stride. Simple swing, loose hands, short bat path, gap to gap approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Regular effort, lands in line.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T71, 68-70 mph. Two seam type, some sink.
CB: 52-60 mph. 2/8 shape, fastball arm speed.
CH: 53-59 mph. Fades, slows arm.