Lucas
Geren

Strong and durable at 6-foot, 200 lbs with a frame that can handle more strength. Starts very narrow in the box with upright posture and low, relaxed hand placement. Gathers weight back with a controlled leg lift as hands stretch up and back to rear shoulder. Balanced landing. Shortens up and gets barrel to the ball with tight rotation from upper half. Creates leverage with a strong lead leg. Catches ball out front to get consistent lift and line-drive contact. Power potential to pull-side. Strong at the point of contact. Defensively, size and strength fits well at 1B. Starts up with a crouched, narrow base in his pre-pitch set up. Solid footwork around the bag. Soft glove hand while receiving the ball. Showed ability to let ball travel into his stance as well as coming in more aggressively and fielding on the move. Short, compact arm action from high ¾ release. On the mound, moves very well down the slope with consistent, clean actions and a repeatable delivery. Medium height leg lift while working from far left side of the rubber. Leads with hip at hand break while creating some upward angle with his shoulders. Slight cross action at landing as shoulders level out. Consistent arm path. Avoids wrapping or getting too long. Quick release out front with some hand speed as he finishes. Glove side stays tight as backside comes through and he keeps eyes on target. Solid feel for FB/CB combo. Solid 2-way prospect in 2024 class.