Player Spotlight of the Day: Lucas Sossei RHP (Canajoharie HS, NY 2017)

Dan Cevette
New York Scouting Director

Name: Lucas Sossei
High School: Canajoharie
Position: RHP/1B
Projects As: RHP Starter

Scouting Report on Sossei
Lucas Sossei RHP (Canajoharie HS, NY 2017)
Sossei stands 6-foot-3 210-pounds with a projectable body. He throws from a high over the top slot with a fastball sitting 81-82 mph. He has natural run on his fastball and throws cutter at 78 with right to left break. His changeup was 71 with near fastball arm speed. Mechanically he is sound but leans a little too much towards the 1B side with his head, more upright head and shoulder position will help him out. He finishes to the 1B side as well and needs to get out in front a little better. He is a projectable young arm that has a high ceiling.

Analysis:
Sossei oozes projection with his 6-foot-3 frame and an 82 mph fastball with plenty more in the tank. The best part about Sossei is he is a 2017 graduate with three more years of development ahead. His mechanics aren't bad but need some fine tuning, and his body is still growing which should lean out some in the coming years. He throws a true cutter at 78 mph that has good arm speed to it, his changeup works much the same. He will be at our NYS Top Prospect Games Aug 16th, we are excited to see his progress as he grows into a pitcher.