A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Collins turned in a quality start in his first appearance as a junior, exiting with a 9-4 lead over #1 ranked Carmel. An athletic, 6-foot, 180 pound southpaw - Collins shows body control and athleticism within his delivery that allows a quick left arm to follow. The top-ranked uncommitted lefty in Indiana's junior class sat 85-88 mph on a fastball with arm-side run, a pitch that he was able to command to his arm-side. It was encouraging to see his slider firmer in this look, now working at 77-80 with short, tight break. The slider has taken a step up and he showed a fading, upper-70s change, as well. The arm stroke works with an athletic sling to a 3/4 slot, and he shows above-average command for his three-pitch mix.
3/02/24
The top-ranked uncommitted southpaw in the class is LHP Lucas Collins (Ft. Wayne Dwenger). Athletic at 6-foot, 185 pounds - Collins turns his arm over with quickness to produce an 86-88, touching 88.7 mph fastball. Collins moves exceptionally well, creating hip-to-shoulder separation within the delivery, and is an above-average strikethrower. Collins 'pulled the string' on a 74-76 mph changeup, his best offspeed offering at the moment. There is some feel to spin, showing two breaking balls, a shorter, 76-80 mph slider and a 1/7 shaped curveball at 73-74 mph.
6/12/23
Lucas Collins, Bishop Dwenger (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame Delivery: Smooth, athletic delivery. Athletic balance point. Efficient mover down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands square, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: ASR. CB: 1/7 shape. SL: Short, tight. CH: Some arm side fade.
6/12/23
Lucas Collins, Bishop Dwenger (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame Delivery: Smooth, athletic delivery. Athletic balance point. Efficient mover down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands square, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: ASR. CB: 1/7 shape. SL: Short, tight. CH: Some arm side fade.
3/05/23
Position Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Small hover-type stride with a simple upper body load. Level swing plane - line drive approach. Shows feel for the barrel Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 283' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Longer arm action w/ quickness from an OTT slot Defense: Controlled footwork, sure hands, lengthy exchange. Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Smooth delivery. Gets to an athletic balance point, moves down the slope w/ in-line shoulders. Creates good hip-to-shoulder separation at heel strike. Balanced finish. Efficient mover. Arm Action: RH. Moderate, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. FB shows ride & run. Avg command T2033, 1982 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Some fade T2066, 1661 average rpm.
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The top-ranked uncommitted southpaw in the class is LHP Lucas Collins (Ft. Wayne Dwenger). Athletic at 6-foot, 185 pounds - Collins turns his arm over with quickness to produce an 86-88, touching 88.7 mph fastball. Collins moves exceptionally well, creating hip-to-shoulder separation within the delivery, and is an above-average strikethrower. Collins 'pulled the string' on a 74-76 mph changeup, his best offspeed offering at the moment. There is some feel to spin, showing two breaking balls, a shorter, 76-80 mph slider and a 1/7 shaped curveball at 73-74 mph.
Lucas Collins, Bishop Dwenger (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth, athletic delivery. Athletic balance point. Efficient mover down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR.
CB: 1/7 shape.
SL: Short, tight.
CH: Some arm side fade.
Lucas Collins, Bishop Dwenger (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Smooth, athletic delivery. Athletic balance point. Efficient mover down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands square, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: ASR.
CB: 1/7 shape.
SL: Short, tight.
CH: Some arm side fade.
Position Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Small hover-type stride with a simple upper body load. Level swing plane - line drive approach. Shows feel for the barrel
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Longer arm action w/ quickness from an OTT slot
Defense: Controlled footwork, sure hands, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Smooth delivery. Gets to an athletic balance point, moves down the slope w/ in-line shoulders. Creates good hip-to-shoulder separation at heel strike. Balanced finish. Efficient mover.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate, clean arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. FB shows ride & run. Avg command T2033, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some fade T2066, 1661 average rpm.