Lucas
Gross

8/24/14 - 5-foot-10, 165 pound prospect posted an 8.06 60-yard dash and 83 mph tee exit velocity. Left handed hitter with some projectable power. Balanced set up with a fluid load. Takes a short stride to the ball. Tends to transfer weight to the front side. Showed a level swing path hitting several line drives during BP. Defensively showed fluid footwork around the bag. Soft hands, clean exchange and plays through when fielding. Short, 3/4 throwing action with accuracy. Posted a 76 position velocity with line carry.  On the mound, uses medium arm action through a high ¾ arm slot, slight downward pause, repeatable delivery with minimal effort, fastball was 75-79 mph with some gradual arm-side run, curveball shows potential to be a good pitch when he stays on top and finishes at 60-62, change-up is thrown with good arm action at near fastball arm speed at 62-65 mph, maintains a closed front side and good balance at the power position.