12/27/2024 - Baseball Factory Holiday Classic at Pirate City Lucas is a versatile 2027 prospect from McKinney, Texas, who excels as both a shortstop and right-handed pitcher. During his time at the Baseball Factory Pirate City camp, he demonstrated strong fundamentals and a high level of skill. As a shortstop, Lucas starts in an athletic fielding position on the balls of his feet, using great agility and the ability to work efficiently from right to left. His quick reactions allow him to pick hops cleanly, and he throws from multiple arm angles with an impressive arm velocity of up to 86 mph. On the mound, Lucas starts square to the plate with a small rocker step, showing excellent command of his fastball and changeup. In three innings of work, he struck out five batters and induced soft contact, proving his ability to get outs consistently. At the plate, Lucas starts with a square stance and fluid timing, generating a fast barrel with good bat speed. In live game action, he reached base multiple times, showcasing his ability to get on base and contribute offensively. As a coachable player with great movement on the field, Lucas has all the tools to continue developing into a standout player. With 2 years of growth, he will only continue to improve and elevate his game.