Luke
Shepherd

2/18/18

6-foot-3, 200 pound first basemen with a physical build displayed nice defensive actions with average glovework. Showed solid footwork for his size in getting off the bag with agility. Throwing velocity was 71 mph across the diamond. Provides nice intent behind his actions. A lefty bat that starts in a tall setup. Uses a leg kick for timing while hands stay simple through load into swing decision. A handsy hitter that generates impressive barrel whip through the zone. Swing is compact and path is level. A base hit threat presently that could grow into regular gap abilities as he learns to more efficiently utilize lower half. Athletically built southpaw on the bump. Uses an average tempo delivery with fluent motion. Throws from a ¾ slot. Could utilize his lower half more. Body stays in line with the plate through release. Fastball shows natural arm side action to both sides of the plate sitting 72-75 mph. Breaking ball spins on a 1-7 tilt with gradual break at 63-65 mph. Also has a 67-68 mph changeup at his disposal. Similar arm action to his disposal. Pounded the zone throughout his bullpen.

60-yard dash: 7.54

Infield Velocity: 71

Exit Velocity: 78

2/19/17
A southpaw on the mound that stays fluid throughout his delivery that requires little effort. Has an easy leg lift and stays tall at balance point. Lands mostly on line at foot strike. Arm speed is still developing and he works through a high-¾ slot. A strike thrower that sits 65-67 mph, topping at 69 mph with his fastball. Showed impressive feel for his secondary offerings. Breaking ball has gradual downward action with a 1/7 shape at 56-57 mph. Changeup had some fade to it at 62-63 mph.