Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 19' AJ Lattery, RHP/1B, Prior Lake


Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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PBR UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT

 

 

AJ Lattery

Class of 2019 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Prior Lake
    State: MN
  • Summer Team: Minnesota Mash
  • Height: 6-6
    Weight: 225lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
90
Max FB
87 - 89
FB
70 - 72
CB
79 - 81
CH
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
84 - 87
CB
70 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
86 - 87
CB
68 - 69
Position
7.83
60-yard
85
INF Velo
96
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

7/10/18 - 6-foot-6, 225-pound, extra-large, well-proportioned, imposing, right-handed pitcher. Compact delivery, repeats well for his size, works on-line, lands front toe closed with minimal effort at times. Slight plunging action on the backside, loose out front, out a high ¾ window. Fastball, occasional arm-side action, around the zone, sat 86-87 mph. Curveball 11/5 to 12/6 shape, depth at times, sat 68-69 mph. Saw a couple changeups in warmups, late fade action. One of the top uncommitted 2019 arms in Minnesota.

3/18/18- 6-foot-5, 235-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #25 ranked player in MN 2019 class. Fastball touched 90 mph and worked 86-88. Comes out very easy and has a chance to make an even bigger jump heading into the summer. Ball jumps out of hand and he repeated delivery with ease. Changeup worked at 80 mph with above avg. feel for zone. Curveball had avg. depth with 11/5 shape at 70-71 mph. 7.83 runner. Tall stance, balanced stride, lift in swing plane with length to contact, shows pop in bat, gap to gap approach, 93 mph exit velocity. Good feet to field, works out front, sure hands, solid receiver around bag, above avg. arm for position, 84 mph arm across infield.

 

10/22/17- 6-foot-5, 240-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Large durable frame. #25 ranked prospect in MN 2019 class.  On mound; picks up tempo through delivery, hitchy rhythm, compact arm action, has extension and finish to plate. Fastball was consistently 85-86 mph, straight, delivered on slight downhill plane to hitter. Shows ability to land 11/5 breaking ball for strikes; has occasional flat break to plate. Shows feel and command of changeup with flashes of above avg. fade and sink. 7.88 runner. Tall stance, easy load and stride, clean bat path, consistent hard contact, uses both gaps well, line drive and fly ball contact, 96 mph exit velocity. Sure hands, confident fielder, moves well around bag, above avg. at position, 85 mph arm across infield.

7/5/17- 6-foot-4, 255-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Large durable build. Controlled tempo into repeatable balance point, slight wrap on backside of arm action, comes out clean in front, lands in-line with catcher, and has extension and finish to plate. Fastball was 81-83 mph, sneaks on hitter, with heavy feel. Shows ability to land slurvy 12/4 breaking ball for strikes. Slight cutting action on changeup; thrown at 75-76 mph. 8.16 runner. Square stance, body load, double tap trigger and stride, short to contact, average barrel skills, flashes occasional pop in bat, gap to gap approach, 88 mph exit velocity. Shows good hands at first, solid range and moves well at position, appropriate footwork and actions around bag, 80 mph arm strength across field.


 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?

Lattery:  Ole Miss, Purdue, Xavier, Long Beach State, South Carolina, Kentucky, Cal Poly, Ball State, NDSU, SDSU, Minnesota St. Mankato

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?

Lattery:  I have visited Ole Miss, Purdue and Ball State. I plan to visit NDSU and possibly SDSU in the future

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)

Lattery:  I don’t really look for anything particular in a school. I really just like to go there and feel out the school. I can tell if I fit in with the campus and the feel of the school. After visiting a couple colleges there were a couple that I could tell felt more right than others. 

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?

Lattery: On of my best highlights from this year is throwing a complete game against Lakeville North. They were easily a top team in the state and to throw that game against them felt amazing. Another highlight is being able to throw the first game of the year for my team. That’s a highlight for me because it shows me that my coach trusts me. 

PBR: What are your goals for this year?

Lattery: I would say my goals for this year are higher than last year. I want to have a winning record. Limit my walks from last year. Increase my strike outs. Be more consistent with my off speed pitches.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?

Lattery: Yes, I play football

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?

Lattery: ACT 20 GPA 3.1