Joseph
Lafkas

Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2025) Turpin, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic strong stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Had a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 85 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort.  (Max spin 2245; Avg 2141). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2102). 

Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2025) Turpin, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic strong stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; showed consistent feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 85 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort.  (Max spin 2245; Avg 2141). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2102). 

Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2024) Turpin, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is raw and exhibits a level swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 73 mph; showed a clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-73 mph; has running action and arm side command. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (62-64). Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (67-69).