Eastern PA Fall Review Player Spotlight: 2020 C/OF Luke Gregory
September 13, 2018
The 2018 schedule of fall events continues on Saturday, September 15th when 25 prospects from three states head to Widener University in Chester for the Eastern PA Fall Review. The format for the day will include a morning position player showcase that will allow prospects to run the 60-yard dash, take live batting practice and demonstrate their defensive abilities. The afternoon will be devoted to a nine inning game.
Today we preview 2020 C/OF Luke Gregory (Council Rock South) who will participate as a member of the Red Team.
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ITINERARY
9:00am - 9:15am Check-in for all players participating in the showcase
9:30am - 10:00am Stretching & 60-yard dash
10:00am - 10:45am Live batting practice
10:45am - 11:30am Defensive evaluations
11:45am - 12:00pm Check-in for players participating in the game only
12:30pm Nine inning game
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Eastern PA Fall Review | PA | 09/15 | Widener University |
Western PA Fall Review | PA | 09/15 | La Roche College |
Western PA Fall Scout Day (Invite Only) | PA | 09/29 | Allegheny College |
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 10/7 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
RECENT NEWS
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 2B/SS Colby McGuire (Shaler Area) 11/12/24
- PA The Journey: '25 RHP/1B Evan Wilson (Conestega Valley) - Richmond Commit 11/11/24
- PA Data Dive - Bat Speed: '26 OF Christian Barnes (North Penn) 11/08/24
- PA Fast Friday: '25 OF/LHP Timothy Birch (Indiana Area) 11/08/24
- PA Standout Defenders: '25 SS/OF Connor Kunkle (Moon Area) 11/07/24
Scouting Report
2.17.18 - Gregory has a lean and athletic frame at 6-foot, 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.41 seconds. Recorded an exit velo of 84 MPH. Offensively, starts in a slightly open and balanced stance. Hands begin below shoulder height, close to his body. Elbow starts and stays parallel to the ground. Small stride, while hands stay locked in position. Hands stay inside the baseball. Quiet, short to the baseball. Explosive hips. Hits line drives to all fields. One-handed finish. Defensively, took reps behind the plate. Topped out at 71 MPH on his throws to bases. Is quick to hop from his crouch to a throwing position. Feet are slightly open while throwing. Transfers the baseball wherever he receives it. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.20-2.39 seconds.
2.12.17 - 5-foot-10, 150-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a very short lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing. Shows a deep hand position, with little load and an aggressive lower half turn on the ball with the ability to create backspin leading to a bat exit velocity of 84 mph. Ran a 7.38 60-yard dash and showcased pop times of 2.40-2.47 on throws of 65 mph from the crouch. Sound receiver and blocker will see improved pop times with improved arm strength and work to shorten up footwork.