On Deck Preview: 2021 LHP Luke Arvantides (Baldwinsville)
December 28, 2018
The calendar is ready to turn into 2019 and our preseason showcase schedule is rapidly approaching. Over the next six weeks we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the players that will be attending these events. Today's featured player is:
Upcoming Events
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/03 | The Max |
| Preseason All-State - West | NY | 02/18 | Pinnacle Athletic Campus |
| Preseason All-State - Downstate | NY | 02/20 | House of Sports |
| Preseason All-State - East | NY | 02/21 | All-Stars Academy |
| Preseason All-State - Long Island/NYC | NY | 02/22 | Long Island Sports Complex |
| Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley | NY | 02/23 | SUNY Sullivan / Paul Gerry Fieldhouse |
| Junior NYS Games Trials | NY | 02/24 | SUNY Sullivan / Paul Gerry Fieldhouse |
| Northeast JUCO Day - Upstate NY | NY | 06/04 | Gutchess Lumber Complex |
| Northeast JUCO Day - Downstate NY | NY | 06/05 | Dutchess Stadium |
On deck preview
UPCOMING EVENT/ CURRENT ROSTER
RECENT SHOWCASE History
CNY ASG (September 30, 2018)
Wiry frame with projectable build at 6-foot-2, 145-pounds. Pitching – Simple, repeatable motion. Pitches with a consistent tempo to his delivery. Low effort throwing actions. Maintains balance and stays tall on backside. Short, compact arm action from high ¾ slot. Gets consistent extension out front with a controlled, upright finish. Showed the ability to mix all 3 pitches for strikes.
Preseason West (Feb. 19, 2018)
Arvantides stands 6-foot-1, 140-pounds with a super lean build, very projectable with a high waist. Pitching- The lefty uses a slight side-step, high knee lift, hands high. Uses proper drive line, arm-action is back, throws from a high 3/4 slot. Fastball sat 66-67 MPH with arm-side tail. Shows a solid feel for his curveball, sat 59-61 MPH with 12/6 shape and command. Change-up range was 60-61 with one-plane depth. Overall, the size currently is intriguing, added arm-strength will only help the young lefty out of CNY. Excited to see him progress over the next few years.
Winter Open (February 26, 2017)
Arvantides has a slight build with long legs at 5-foot-9 115 pounds. Pitching- Starts center rubber with an angled drop step to mid-chest balance point. Stays over back leg and closed into landing. Upright finish as he works through his front knee. Arm action is long and from a 3/4 slot. Showed feel for FB command and secondary offerings. FB sat 61-63 MPH, breaking ball had a slider feel with sweeping left-to-right action at 54-55 MPH. Change up show late down action at 57-58 MPH. Young player with repeatable actions that will grow into his ability.
What to Expect
"Arvantides has a frame that screams projectability at 6-foot-2 145 pounds. He's added velocity over the calendar year due to physical maturity and increased arm strength. The delivery repeats and will be able to hold continued strength gains and tempo. What an advantage to be in a program at Baldwinsville where he can look up the ladder and see some top notch arms ahead of him like Jason Savacool and Jacob Marshall and follow their work ethic and progress. LHPs that can pitch early on and add velo as they go have high success rates at the college level. We anticipate another uptick in velocity and improved feel for his secondary stuff."
Player Comparison*
*Note: A new feature added to our On Deck Preview. Many times coaches will ask our staff "Who does he remind you of?" Player "comps" are a popular tool in the scouting/recruiting world and we have decided to add that niche.
2018 LHP Erik Dusseldorp (Roscoe-Downsville / Oswego St. Freshman)