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2017 Sunshine Northeast Showcase
Luke Smith is a 2018 RHP/ with a 6-1 195 lb. frame from Delran, NJ who attends Delran High School. Large, athletic frame with broad shoulders and solid present strength proportioned throughout frame. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash. Primary righthanded pitcher, begins delivery with a side step moving in, hip turn at top while gathering over rubber, features a short and compact arm stroke through the back, quick arm working to a three-quarters slot. Fastball comes out easy and able to generate plane when on top, occasionally strides open with front side. Topped out at 87 mph, pounds the strike zone and holds out of the stretch. Velocity comes easy, mixed three off speed for strikes. Hard and tight slider at 79 mph with short tile, curveball showed 12-6 shape with bite down in the zone and missed bats. Changeup flashed late dive at 80 mph. At first base, fields with a wide base and out front, shows arm strength and carry to throws, actions with glove are clean. Named to Sunshine Northeast Top Prospect List. Good student.