01/30/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Bothell (Seattle), WA Lucas is an athletic C/1B in the 2023 class that continues to improve his skill. At the catching position, he does a good job presenting the glove and has the ability to stay firm with his glove when receiving the ball. He makes accurate throws and keeps them around the bag. Arm strength will be an attribute of maturity as he continues to develop his body. In the infield at 1B he shows active feet, good bag awareness, and the ability to come through every ground ball. Glove consistency is important at 1B and he does that well, from presenting his glove to the infielders to keeping a firm glove has he works through ground balls allowing from quick exchanges. At the plate, he continues to improve. It is evident as his exit velocity has increased up to 86 mph. He presents a quiet, balanced stance, with the a line-drive approach and makes consistent hard contact. As he continues to shorten his swing and improve his path to the ball he will be able to hit for true power.