Player Spotlight 

Luke Ellis: 2B/RHP, (2022) ST Clair, MI. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. Solid at the plate, Ellis clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (64.53 mph bat speed average). (21.66 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick. Had a level swing plane and a high finish. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; had a natural clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front. Clocked a 60 time of 7.31 at the event. On the mound, had some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle. Shows decent effort in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph with a max of 82 mph; (Max spin 2315; Avg 2240). Has a 11/5 curveball (65-69) that shows low in the zone command. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1883). 

Scout Evaluation 

Luke Ellis, ST Clair, 2022, MI

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick. High finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 85.29 mph. 64.53 mph bat speed average. 21.66 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural clean exchange. Solid. Fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.31 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Decent effort. high ¾ arm angle, some arm speed. Lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T82. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 2315;  Avg 2240). 

CB: 65-69 mph. Low in the zone control, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1883). 

Player Spotlight 

Luke Ellis: 2B/RHP, (2022) St. Clair High school, MI. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81 mph. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Uses decent effort in his delivery. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands hard with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; shows running action and arm side control. Has control low in the zone and tight action on his 11/5 curveball (64-68). His changeup had some action and low in the zone control. 

Scout Evaluation 

Luke Ellis, St. Clair High school, 2022, MI

Position: 2B/RHP

Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pound .

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.38 mph. 66.49 mph bat speed average. 20.01 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 

Pitching: Decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill shoulders, lands hard, an athletic finish.

FB: T80. 76-79 mph. (Max spin 2226;  Avg 2025). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: 64-68 mph. Low in the zone command, tight action, 11/5 shape. 

CH: Low in the zone control, some action.

Pitching: On the mound a right hand pitcher begins working the left side of the rubber throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle with a quick hitch in his hands. Easy arm action fills up the zone while showing a quick break on his curve. Keeps hitters off balance while varying speeds. 

Hitting: At the plate has a balanced stance, creates rhythm at the plate showing a short compact two hand swing. Makes solid contact.

Fielding: Works low in the field, fielding the ball into his body, throws from a high 3/4 arm angle throwing 74 mph.
Swing: At the plate sets up with a crouched stance raising his hands and lifting his front leg swinging on a longer swing path. Shows lift in his swing while making contact. 72 mph exit velocity with wood. 
Mechanics: Steps calmly left moving to a balance point driving off the mound throwing from a 3/4 arm angle. 
Fastball: Commands the zone sitting 73-75 mph. 
Curve: 11/5 action the curve with a gradual break 61-62 mph. 
Change up: Downer feel on the pitch with similar arm speed as the fastball 65-66 mph