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2015 Midwest Top Prospect Showcase
Luke Eldred is a 2016 RHP/1B with a 6-4 240 lb. frame from Mount Vernon, IA who attends Mount Vernon. XL frame with present strength. Works from the stretch on firstbase side of the rubber while on the mound. Shows quiet, repeatable mechancis with clean arm actions on delivery. Fastball has occational sink and has the ability to turn 2-seam fastball over consistently. Fastball ranged from 82-86 mph. Curveball shows good spin and depth and consistently pounds the bottom of the zone, topped at 71 mph. Lower half has a lot of power potential with a lot still left in the tank. Good knowledge of pitching and can mix and match all pitches in the zone. At the bat shows quiet mechanics with a lofted swing. Has some bat speed and pop when on time. Hands launch inside of the baseball with a compact, level swing plane. Stays extended through contact with balance at finish. From the infield has longer arm actions with deliberate footwork into transition. Smoother glove actions when staying down on ball, has a tendency to get tall early at times. Creates online carry with accuracy on throws, topped at 83 mph across. Good student.