Kuyper
Lashutka

Kuyper Lashutka: SS/OF, (2022) Upper Arlington, OH. 

6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic frame. Athletic in the box, Lashutka recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is above average and uses a level swing plane. Found multiple barrels during his round. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph; showed athletic feet, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Recorded a 60 time of 7.0 at the event.

Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. No questioning the athleticism here. Loose stroke with easy burst. Left the yard in BP to pull side. Ball comes off well to both gaps. Impressive showing.
Power: Well above average jump for class.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 93mph.
Max BP Distance: 342ft.
Field: Type of athlete that can play multiple spots with the way he moves/arm strength. In the infield he has more than serviceable skills et with quality ball skills.
Throw: Above average strength for class.
Defensive Projection: UTL.

2/17/20 Position Player Hit: Fluid motions in the box. Starts out in a slightly open setup. Loading sequence is simple and on time. Good mix of speed and strength in the box. Maintains a level bat path through the zone. Power: Occasional pull side power. More juice to come as he continues to grow physicaly. Offensive Projection: TBD, Run producer/Middle of the lineup type. Field: Athleticism shows in the infield. Rangy defender with the skill set to stay up the middle at the next level. Throw: Comes out of the hand well with above average arm strength through a ¾ slot. Registered 79 mph across the infield. Defensive Projection: left side of the infield.

Body Type: 6-foot-1, 160-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Open stance with a smooth load into his lower half.
Hit:  Downhill bat path that works inside the baseball well and goes to all fields.
Power: Flashed it to the gaps. 87.4 mph off the bat in BP.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles, athletic kid with burst.
Field: Rangy defender that plays with athleticism. Hands work, showing the ability to make plays on the move. Solid defender. 
Throw: Strong arm that plays on the left side.
Defensive Projection: Left side of the infield.

Body Type: 6-foot-1, 160-pound athletic frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Regular effort guy with an average tempo delivery. Throws from a high ¾ slot with a quick arm. Motion is athletic and fluent.
Fastball: 72-76 mph. Comes out of his hand clean. Shows downward trajectory straight.
Curveball: 64-67 mph. 11-5 shape with gradual break and some depth.
Pitchability: Filled up the zone with both of his offerings. Shows good feel for his breaking ball at this age.

Body type:  6-foot-1, 160-pound thin and athletic frame.

Swing mechanics:  Smooth and simple load into his lower half while keeping his hands loose and loaded.

Hit:  Level bat path with a pull side approach.  Produces true ball flight to the middle part of the field.

Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come as he develops.

Offensive projection:  TBD.

Field: Smooth actions, fluidity and soft hands in the field. Attacks the ball and looks like a reliable defender.

Throw: Quick and clean transfer. Loose arm that is still developing, throws were accurate. 

Defensive Projections: Infield.

Body Type: 5-foot-8, 170-pound thin frame.

Mechanics/Delivery: Slow tempo delivery that is fluid and repeatable. Uses a short arm action working out fo a ¾ slot.

Fastball: Fastball is moslty straight working on a downhill plane at 71-74 mph.

Curveball: Breaking ball has a big 11/5 shape with developing depth at 61-63 mph.

Changeup: At 64-67 mph the changeup is thrown with fastball like arm action and show regular run and sink.

Pitchability: Consistently repeated the delivery and threw strikes with all three pitches. Should develop more velocity on the fastball with maturity. Breaking ball has potential to develop into a true out pitch. 

7/10/18
A righty swinger that starts in an athletic setup. Balanced launch with a slightly downhill path through the zone. Impressive combination of strength and batspeed. Swing has some room to clean up but the upside is obvious with his size and natural tools. Ball jumps when squared. A rangy defender with an above average skill set across the board. Athleticism shows out there. Glove is an above average tool as well. Solid defender.  Two-way prospect. Obvious athleticism on the bump. Very mobile out there with a loose arm that projects for more strength. Tall and fall type guy that creates solid direction down the hill. Fastball comes through a high-¾ slot sitting 66-68 mph. Offers a breaking ball and changeup that are both above average offerings to compliment the heater.
60-yard dash: 7.72
Infield Velocity: 69
Exit Velocity: 80

6/27/18
Another well-rounded prospect that has an impressive combination of size and athleticism. Very easily could have made this list for his glove at short or performance on the mound as well. Athleticism really shows in the box. Controls body well, allowing him to create energy through movements yet also remain balanced throughout swing sequence. Nice path through the zone with obvious strength and twitch to hands. Has the look of the guy who can hit for average with more thump than most. Also looked the part on the bump. Athletic actions with live arm through a high-¾ slot. Repertoire was led by his fastball up to 71 mph. Both secondary offerings were above average as well. Look for him to have much more velo down the road.
60-yard dash: 7.56
Infield Velocity: 71
Exit Velocity: 69

5/4/18
Lashutka is a 2022 prospect with a strong, athletic build. Frame fits multiple positions on the field but DH’d in the game we saw him. At the plate, the right hander starts in a tall, opened stance with hands set near ear level.  Utilizes a leg kick for timing and energy with lower half. Loading sequence creates balance and separation. Barrel flows through load and smoothly into launch, maintaining momentum through the zone and into contact. Swing shows natural loft and an above average combination of strength/bat speed.

6/13/17
A right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open stance. An ambush type hitter that creates energy with his lower half. Hands move back during his forward movement, creating solid separation. Natural tools are well above average for his age. Path is level with obvious bat speed through the zone. Flashed middle of the lineup tools with impressive pop to his pull side. Would like to see him add fluidity to be on time more consistently. The first baseman shows above average lateral ability for his position. Throws from a high ¾ slot and showed carry for his age across the diamond. Accuracy of his throws will be aided by creating better momentum and more efficiency in his footwork.The tall, lanky right shows average tempo delivery with a slight tuck at the top of his leg lift. Gets a lot of extension on the backside of his arm action before coming through a near over the top arm slot. Fastball was 65-67 mph and showed a good deal of ASR. Curveball has 12/6 bite at 55-57 mph. Changeup came in at 58-60 mph. Will be aided by physical development and better using this lower half.
60-Yard Dash: 7.77
Infield Velocity: 62
Exit Velocity: 78