Rookie Review: 2023 RHP/OF Luke Horton (Sayre Area)
April 8, 2020
PAST ROOKIE REVIEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2020 Spring Video Scout Blog / FREE (PA) | PA | 05/01 | Pennsylvania |
| 2020 Northeast JUCO Day | PA | 06/03 | Dutchess Stadium |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/29 | LakePoint Sports |
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Scouting Report
PBR-PA DEBUT
2020 Preseason All-State NE/Central
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
FB: 78-79 mph
CB: 68-71 mph
CH: 77 mph
60-yard: 6.85
Bat-exit velocity: 91
OF Velocity: 81
Home-to-first: 4.16
SCOUTING REPORT
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound RHP/OF displayed a lot to like in an advanced frame with present athleticism and physicality. The RHH showcased a loud round of batting practice creating easy lift to the pull-side gap while recording a noticeable 91 mph bat-exit velocity. Not to outdo himself, the RHP featured a fastball on the mound that runs up to 79 mph out of a fluid, high ¾ arm-slot showing natural downhill action with athleticism and quickness in the arm swing. Horton showcased the ability to patrol the outfield using a quick first step and loose, athletic actions (6.85 60-yard dash) to gain quality reads, starting the conversation about being a legitimate two-way prospect at the next level.
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE
"With so much time before he steps onto a college campus, Horton should continue honing skills that are already advanced for his age. By staying flexible while maintaining a solid strength program, the primary right-handed pitcher should only get better, and with improved feel for spin on the curveball, the righty could be an interesting follow on the mound. There is a lot to like with the changeup as it gets occasional late arm-side fade, and a greater separation between fastball and changeup velocity will invite more strikeouts in the future. Overall, the freshman showcased a solid floor for his age with a chance to explode in the coming years."
PLAYER COMPARISON
*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 to our feature articles.
2017 RHP/SS Jack Liberatore (Pittsburgh Central Catholic/Ohio University)