A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Sinker
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Sinker
Rise+
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
Troy Lucas, St Johns Jesuit (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Stocky, Muscular build Arm Action: RH FB: T77, 75-77 mph. T2064, 2027 average rpm. CB: 64-65 mph. T1787, 1772 average rpm. SL: 65-66 mph. T1997, 1944 average rpm. CH: 66-71 mph. T1840, 1785 average rpm.
5/29/24
Troy Lucas, St Johns Jesuit (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Stocky, Muscular build Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, compact step and quiet hands Jumps into the ball, hands get on plane early and hang through zone 61.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 244' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.
1/28/24
Troy Lucas: 3B/RHP, (2026) St. John�s Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-10, 167-pound. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Had developing bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. Found multiple barrels through his round. Pull side up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/10/23
Troy Lucas: 3B/RHP, (2026) St. John�s Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound physical build. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a controlled handsy load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, shows a short swing plane and balanced finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; shows in control feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short clean arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2089; Avg 1865).
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Stocky, Muscular build
Arm Action: RH
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. T2064, 2027 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. T1787, 1772 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. T1997, 1944 average rpm.
CH: 66-71 mph. T1840, 1785 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 167-pounds. Stocky, Muscular build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, compact step and quiet hands Jumps into the ball, hands get on plane early and hang through zone 61.9 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 244' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph.
Troy Lucas: 3B/RHP, (2026) St. John�s Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-10, 167-pound. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Had developing bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. Found multiple barrels through his round. Pull side up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Troy Lucas: 3B/RHP, (2026) St. John�s Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound physical build. (61.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open stance with a controlled handsy load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, shows a short swing plane and balanced finish. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; shows in control feet, a fluid exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short clean arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2089; Avg 1865).