By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

Eric Loucks is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound C/3B from Hempfield Area HS (PA).  The uncommitted senior was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Keystone State Games. Loucks showed well in all facets of the game at the Western PA Open ID Showcase in July. He ran a 7.50 60-yard dash and showed athleticism behind the plate with pop times of 2.02-2.08 on throws of 74 mph from the crouch. The right-handed hitter showcased some pop to the pull side from a square stance with a lift and replace stride foot. Loucks registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph and hit two runs during his round of batting practice while consistently driving the ball to left field.

WV TOP PROSPECT GAMES SCHEDULE

August 9:

7:30am    Check-in for Red/Black Teams
8:00am    Live Batting Practice for Red/Black Teams
9:00am    Red Team vs. Black Team (9 inning game/ 60-yard dash following game)
11:30am  Check-in for Gold/White Teams
12:00pm  Live Batting Practice for Gold/White Teams
1:00pm    Gold Team vs. White Team (9 inning game/ 60-yard dash following game)

August 10:

7:45am    Report time for Red/Gold Teams
8:00am    Defensive Evaluations - Red/Gold Teams
9:00am    Red Team vs. Gold Team (9 inning game)
11:45am  Report time for Black/White Teams
12:00pm  Defensive Evaluations - Black/White Teams
1:00pm    Black Team vs. White Team (9 inning game)