04/14/2013 - Interactive Video Program - Plano (DFW), TX Luke is a young, solid, talented player who catches and plays 2nd base. Behind the plate, Luke has soft hands, active feet, and he surrounds the ball well to block. He catches in a low / athletic position, his exchange is clean, and he throws with a short arm action with carry to 2nd base. In the INF, Luke has active feet, soft hands, and he throws with accuracy across the diamond. Offensively, Luke has a tall / square set-up, good balance, and fast bat speed. He makes hard contact, can work the ball gap to gap, and he gets his lower 1/2 through. Abilities can improve with work on the following.
Catching 1. Lower target 2. Block sooner Infield 1. Set feet to throw 2. Backhand footwork 3. Long toss Offense 1. Stride sooner 2. Loosen grip