6/12/13 Basko entered the Top Prospect Games coming off an injury suffered during the high school season when he was struck with a line drive on his pitching forearm. Throwing for the first time in nearly six weeks the 6-foot, 155-pound right-hander sat 79-81 while touching 82 during his work on the mound. Basko also showed command of a 70 mph 11/5 breaking curveball and an effective two seam fastball that showed late movement. He projects as a pitcher at the next level, but also demonstrated solid glove work at 1B and an 84 mph bat exit velocity.
CLASS OF 2014
RHP
1B
Luke
Basko
Thiel College
Saegertown (HS) • PA
6' 0" • 155LBS
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Saegertown (HS) • PA
6' 0" • 155LBS
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2014 National
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2/23/13 Basko is a 6-foot, 155-pound prospect who sat 81-82 from an over the top arm slot. His fastball showed late arm-side run and was consistently down in the zone. Basko commanded a 72 mph 11/5 breaking curveball and a 73 mph changeup as well. With continued growth and physical strength Basko is likely to see additional gains in velocity.
9/25/12 Basko had a solid performance in his showcase portion of the weekend with a bat exit speed of 81mph and throws of 75mph across the infield. The 5-foot-11, 145-pound pitcher shined in game play. In three innings of work on the mound Basko gave up just one unearned run. He used a 79mph fastball, a 66mph changeup and a 68mph curveball to effectively keep hitters off balance. Basko's curveball showed good rotation and a late 11/5 break.
8/23/12 Basko is a 5-foot-11, 145-pound RHP/1B with solid mechanics. In game play he showcased a 76mph fastball, a 65mph curve ball and a 66mph change up. Basko also demonstrated solid actions at first base with throws of 74mph across the infield.
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