LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Luke Stephenson is a 2018 C/1B with a 6-1 205 lb. frame from Algonac, MI who attends Algonac. Athletic frame with a strong build. Ran a 6.99 60-yard dash. Primary catcher with a 2.03 pop time. Starts in a lower slightly side straddled stance. Gains ground toward the bag with quick feet and a longer stride out front. Clean exchange with a quick release throwing from a compact three-quarters arm slot. Gets on-line direction through the baseball with some carry to the base topping at 74 miles per hour in workouts. Righthanded hitter with a wide spread and even stance. Starts with a high back elbow and sweeping leg lift trigger for timing. Lower half is rotational to the baseball. Utilizes a compact path to contact with a line drive barrel plane. Has good balance throughout swing with some extension through the ball. Swings the bat with the intent to drive the ball with a gap-to-gap approach. Present bat speed with good strength in swing. Repeats everything well. Can get a little under the baseball at times. Very good student. Xavier University commit.