Jake
Lufft

2/18/17 - Lufft is a 6-foot 186-pound right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2018 class. Lufft has a high three quarters arm slot, throws with regular effort, simple and repeatable delivery, quick arm speed, durable frame, shows command of three pitches, four-seam fastball flashes cutting action, two-seam fastball has arm side run at 87 mph, overall fastball at 88-90 mph, has sharp 11-to-5 breaking ball, 73-74 mph, starts on fastball plane, throws change up consistently down in zone, 82-83 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side release.

6/16/15 - Lufft is a 6-foot-0, 186-pound right hand-hitting first baseman in Missouri’s 2018 class. He ran a 60 time of 7.26. Over-the-top arm slot, fluid footwork, quick/clean exchange, athletic actions. Position velo – 75 mph.  At the plate, Lufft has a slightly open setup with a smooth load. Swing produces gap-to-gap line drives, gets extension, fast bat speed, opposite field pop. Exit velo of 86 mph. Max fastball velo at 86 mph, one of the top for the event and top among pitcher in the 2018 class. High 3/4 arm slot, regular effort, quick arm speed, loose arm action.  Lufft worked at 82-85 mph with his fastball. 12-to-6 curveball, sharp break, 66-67 mph. Change-up at 68-70 mph with near fastball arm speed. Projectable strong frame.