A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Lucas Kuzner: 2B/SS, (2022) Grand Rapids Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. Raw at the plate, Kuzner clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick low load, then uses a quick stride. Had a simple flat swing plane, some bat speed and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph; had a lengthy exchange, choppy footwork, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with a short arm action. Raw on the mound, showed a side arm angle and a long arm action with some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-72 mph and topped out at 74 mph; had consistent command and cutting action. His 10/4 curveball (62-63) has glove side control and sweeping action. He shows fading action and arm side control on his flat changeup .
Scout Evaluation
Lucas Kuzner, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 2022, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a quick low load, then uses a quick stride. Some bat speed. Level finish, simple flat swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 71.11 mph. 59.84 mph bat speed average. 20.22 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Raw. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. Side arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
Player Spotlight
Lucas Kuzner: 2B/SS, (2022) Grand Rapids Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot-1, 160-pound. Raw at the plate, Kuzner clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick low load, then uses a quick stride. Had a simple flat swing plane, some bat speed and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph; had a lengthy exchange, choppy footwork, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot with a short arm action. Raw on the mound, showed a side arm angle and a long arm action with some arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 70-72 mph and topped out at 74 mph; had consistent command and cutting action. His 10/4 curveball (62-63) has glove side control and sweeping action. He shows fading action and arm side control on his flat changeup .
Scout Evaluation
Lucas Kuzner, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 2022, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a quick low load, then uses a quick stride. Some bat speed. Level finish, simple flat swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 71.11 mph. 59.84 mph bat speed average. 20.22 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Raw. Up-tempo delivery, easy effort. Side arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T74. 70-72 mph. (Max spin 2015; Avg 1858). Consistent accuracy, cutting action.
CB: 62-63 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement.
CH: Arm side control, fading action, flat movement.