Lucas Riley: LHP/1B, (2024) Oliver Ames, MA. 5-foot-11, 191-pound athletic solid frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, Riley had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (73.6 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing, displays a loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 80 mph; has developing consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Showed a ¾ slot and a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a short quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 82-83 mph. Showed straight movement. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1927). Had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (65-66). (Max spin 2019; Avg 1929). His changeup (73-74) has gradual fading action and arm side command. 

Lucas Riley: LHP/1B, (2024) Oliver Ames, MA. 5-foot-11, 191-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, Riley's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced, athletic stance with a controlled stride. Bat speed is developing, shows a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic while in the infield, made throws up to 80 mph; showed developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. 

5-foot-11, 191-pound athletic proportional build. Above average during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (70.5 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a loose upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 71 mph; showed a clean exchange, smooth feet, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.56 at the event. Above average on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-81 mph; had sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 2104; Avg 1971). Had glove side control and sweeping action on his 2/8 curveball (62-64). (Max spin 2015; Avg 1956). Showed fading action and arm side command on his changeup (69-72). 

Exit Velocity: 88 mph

Arm Velocity: 71 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.56

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Lucas Riley

Player Spotlight 

Lucas Riley: LHP/1B, (2024) Oliver Ames, MA. 5-foot-11, 185-pound projectable build. Projectable during batting practice, Riley clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (70.2 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Has developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; had soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, and a clean developing exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.4 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showed an long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; showed running action and command arm side in the zone. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1914). His curveball (60-62) had glove side around the zone control and sweeping action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2005). His changeup (65-67) had gradual fading action and arm side command. 

Scout Evaluation 

Lucas Riley, Oliver Ames, 2024, MA

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 5-foot-11, 185-pound projectable build.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then used a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 79.3 mph. 70.2 mph bat speed average. 21.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, clean developing exchange. Projectable.  Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. 

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. High ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.40 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, balanced finish.

FB: T78. 77-78 mph. (Max spin 1989;  Avg 1914). Arm side in the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 60-62 mph. Glove side around the zone command, sweeping action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2005). 

CH: 65-67 mph. Arm side control, gradual fading action.