Preseason All-State Spotlight: 3B Luke Byler

Byler has explosive hands and power potential.  Strong lower half creates ++rotational acceleration which transitions into hands. Exit velocity of 97.  Refining and still developing talent with a lot of potential.

6’2”  185 Squared up stance with big side step transitions to ,moving pivot foot.  Some side to side on high leg lift. Slight coil and early tilt. Tall to Fall delivery with slightly closed stride.  Deep long arc to high ¾ release. FB 79 some sinking action SL 69-71 Good arm speed with gradual break, Potential!!  CH 70 Slows arm slightly, good extension to finish. Big body and demonstrated potential. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body:  6’2”  185
Run: 4.40  Home to 1st
Hit: RHH. In legs, wide foundation stance. Stride is a leg lift with some back/front movement, consistent to a 50/50 Weight Distribution.  Hands high, arm angles have slight back/up movement. Consistently Stacked. Attacking swing gets linear movement. Hands have Line Drive path, down through it, level finish.  Demonstrated quick hands. Exit Velo 91. 
Power:  Strong and quick...swing designed as Line Drive path at this time. Potential for power as swing developments
Arm: INF Velo  75 Repeatable quick arm release.  Accurate with some carry
Defense: INF  Pre pitch set to quick momentum to throw  Good Footwork, with dropstep of glove side. Fields outfront with quick shuffle and release