Joey
LaBella

1/27/18 - LaBella is a 5-foot-11 175-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class. He ran a 7.53 60 and has an 80 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts slightly open, minimal load, short stride, hands manage the bat, works ball gap to gap.  In the outfield, high three quarters release, quick transfer, 74 mph positional velocity, strong build. On the infield, 73 mph positional velocity, reverse pivot to throw to 2B, fluid movements, high three quarters arm slot, soft hands with clean exchanges, smooth footwork to the ball. On the mound, LaBella is a 5-foot-11 175-pound right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class. LaBella keeps hands high in delivery, separates hands with stride, controlled leg lift and in line stride, throws with regular effort, fastball at 68-71 mph, curveball has 12-to-6 action, 53-55 mph, change up shows slight sink at 56-57 mph.