Anthony
Lausten

Just prior to announcing his commitment to St. John’s, Lausten continues to solidify himself as one of the top middle infield defenders in the state. He showed all the actions necessary to stick as a shortstop at the next level, particularly on the move, and his loose whippy arm topped out at an accurate 89 mph to the bag. Lausten’s also added a little strength to enhance his batted-ball profile. He sprayed line-drives around the field, topping an exit speed of 92.7 mph.

5-foot-10, 150-pound left-handed-hitting shortstop. Quick-twitch athlete with room to add muscle. Hit leadoff and locked down shortstop for Midwest Halos all weekend. One of the high-follow 2022 prospects in attendance this weekend and one of the top 2022 shortstops in the state, as he’s already shown our staff a couple times this summer. Easy bat speed, line-drive contact, all-fields approach. Above-average speed that busts out of the batter’s box quick. Savvy defender at a premium position. Uber athletic actions throughout, quick first step, soft hands that cradle the baseball. One of the strongest infield arms in the state. Continuously making a name for himself in a loaded 2022 class. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean wiry frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, slight bat wrap load, subtle leg lift stride. Short path to the baseball, loose whippy swing, gap to gap approach with upside.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Arm carried well, short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, and played athletically.
Defense: Smooth easy actions, plays with soft hands and works through the baseball, natural actions.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, wiry, highly projectable frame.
Hit: LH. Quiet in the box, balanced setup, smooth load, steady leg lift trigger. Stays balanced through contact.  Loose hands, present bat speed, stays short to the baseball, level path. Line drive type hitter, feel for the barrel, repeats swing.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 92.22 mph in BP, per TrackMan, with a max FB distance of 326 ft as well.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph.  Short and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. One of the strongest infield arms in the class.
Defense: Athletic infield actions. Quick feet that work well up the middle, fields in rhythm, stays low to the ground. Soft hands, clean funnels, quick transfer to release. Plays through the baseball with some effort; will stick up the middle long-term.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Lean projectable frame, loose lanky levers.
Hit: LHH. Sets up tall and balanced, simple short lifted stride. Average bat speed, line drive opposite field approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Arm is athletic and plays well on the move and off balance, short loose action, over the top slot.
Defense: Advanced actions with soft hands, exchange is long and plays through it with extra footwork, showed best playing on the move.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

5-foot-6, 120-pound, lean, left-handed hitting infielder with plenty of room for continued physical development. Led off and started at shortstop. At the plate, open setup, smooth pre-pitch rhythm and typical leadoff type; takes a lot of pitches, rarely chases out of the zone. Finished 0-for-1 with three walks, an RBI, three stolen bases and a run scored. Defensively, fluid actions soft hands and ranges to both sides. Arm works long and loose, flashed carry across the diamond. Also, came out of the bullpen. Long, loose, quick arm action. Fastball sat 75-76 mph. Mixed in a 11/5 curveball at 64-66 mph. 

Body: 5-foot-6, 120-pounds. Lean projectable frame, loose live actions.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60. Athletic gait, should improve with strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance, lift and hang stride, pre pitch rhythm, excellent balance through contact. Level path with barrel awareness, loose hands generate bat speed, on time and on plane. Line drive gap to gap contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present spray type singles hitter.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Plus arm for age, carries well, loose high 3/4 slot, plays athletically, occasionally long release.
Defense: Plays through the baseball with loose actions, advanced body control, showed well on the move, hands play out front. Middle of the infield defender.