Uncommitted Spotlight: AJ Labrusciano
February 22, 2021
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AJ Labrusciano
Class of 2022 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: North StaffordState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 17U Platinum
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Height: 6-3Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
83
Max FB
(04/25/21)
79 - 83
FB
(04/25/21)
70 - 72
CB
(11/15/20)
74 - 76
CH
(11/15/20)
70 - 73
SL
(04/25/21)
Position
7.13
60-yard
(08/03/21)
87
INF Velo
(08/03/21)
89
Exit Velo
(08/03/21)
4.40
H-1st
(02/16/20)
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
77.6 - 81.0
Velo Range
(11/15/20)
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2300
Spin Rate (max)
(11/15/20)
2204
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(11/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(11/15/20)
HM (max)
(11/15/20)
HM (avg)
(11/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(11/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(11/15/20)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.2
Velo Range
79.7 - 80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.9
Spin Rate (max)
2270
Spin Rate (avg)
2204
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Nov 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
77.6 - 81
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.5
Spin Rate (max)
2300
Spin Rate (avg)
2082
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
(11/15/20)
70.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
(11/15/20)
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(11/15/20)
2527
Spin Rate (max)
(11/15/20)
2479
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/15/20)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(11/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(11/15/20)
Zone %
(11/15/20)
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.3
Velo Range
67.3 - 69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.5
Spin Rate (max)
2393
Spin Rate (avg)
2326
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Nov 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.2
Velo Range
70.5 - 71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.9
Spin Rate (max)
2527
Spin Rate (avg)
2479
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
(11/15/20)
74.2 - 75.7
Velo Range
(11/15/20)
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(11/15/20)
1678
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1633
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(11/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(11/15/20)
HM (max)
(11/15/20)
HM (avg)
(11/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(11/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.9
Velo Range
73.7 - 74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.6
Spin Rate (max)
1678
Spin Rate (avg)
1633
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Nov 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.9
Velo Range
74.2 - 75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.1
Spin Rate (max)
1657
Spin Rate (avg)
1576
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/03/21)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/03/21)
133
Distance (avg)
(03/13/21)
255
Distance (max)
(03/13/21)
Sweet Spot %
(08/03/21)
Line Drive %
(08/03/21)
Fly Ball %
(03/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(08/03/21)
Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.1
Distance (avg)
86
Distance (max)
217
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
72.2
Distance (avg)
133
Distance (max)
255
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
(03/13/21)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(11/15/20)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
(03/13/21)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(03/13/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(03/13/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(03/13/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(03/13/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/13/21)
Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
63.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Preseason All-State Central
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
64.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Nov 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
63.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/13/21)
Rise+
(03/13/21)
Sink+
(03/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(03/13/21)
Sweep+
(03/13/21)
Player News
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- Inside the VA/DC 2022 Rankings Update: New to Top 101 - Sep 16, 2021
- USG: Superlatives - Aug 12, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: IF Breakdown 2 - Apr 30, 2021
- VA/DC Scout Blog: North Stafford at Massaponax 4/28 - Apr 29, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: Pitcher Breakdown 2 - Apr 14, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: Trackman Traits Top Pitches (Part 1) - Mar 22, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: Positional Quick Hits Part II - Mar 19, 2021
- Preseason All-State Central: Superlatives - Mar 16, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight: AJ Labrusciano - Feb 22, 2021
- Richmond Braves Scout Day: Uncommitted 2022 Arms - Dec 4, 2020
- Richmond Braves 16U/2022 Scout Notes - Jun 15, 2020
- Preseason All-State II: Rapid Reaction Pitchers - Feb 20, 2020
- Preseason All-State II: Superlatives - Feb 19, 2020
- VA/DC Preseason All-State - Session II: Statistical Release - Feb 17, 2020
- Mid-Atlantic Summer Champ Blog: Richmond Braves - Jul 22, 2019
Scouting Report
Richmond Braves Workout
Long athletic frame with projection left to it. Labrusciano was 78-80 mph on the mound with a fastball that worked to both sides of the plate and showed arm side run. The breaking ball flashed 11/5 shape sitting at 67-70 mph and feel for the zone. Sound defender on the left side of the infield with an accurate arm across. At the plate he is a tough out. Battles deep into counts and fouls pitches off. Contact driven swing that shows ability to use the whole field with a line drive approach. One of the biggest things that stands out about Labrusciano is the IQ. Is not afraid of getting deep into a count and turning the at bat into a team AB. Is a heads up baserunner with solid instincts all over the field.
Preseason All-State II
Labrusciano is 6-2 with a lanky frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to ball, level line drive swing path with some extension up through the ball, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, good feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wide base and soft hands. Quick clean exchange, works through the ball, throws from multiple arm slots, velocity was 84. Ran a 4.40 home to first. On the mound, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, longer loose arm action that is quick, normal effort to his delivery. Shoulders are uphill and on line, lands closed with a slight fall off finish. Fastball was 78-79, touching 80, with some run to armside. Curveball had good armspeed and shape with sharp 11/5 break at 69-70. Change-up was 70-72 with good armspeed and fade to it.
Mid-Atlantic Summer Championship
Long projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 145-pounds with plenty of room to add strength. From the stretch Labrusciano flashed a quick repeatable leg lift with hands set low. Shoulders have slight uphill tilt working down the mound and lands slightly closed at foot strike. Hand break and arm swing have some deception and tends to hide the ball well through a short quick arm action and throws from a low three-quarter arm slot. Fastball was 77-78 mph with arm side run to both sides of the plate. Slider sat at 65-68 mph and looks to still be developing, but got better throughout the outing. Changeup was 70-71 mph with arm speed and intent.