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2019 National Academic Showcase
Luke McNeill is a 2022 C/2B, MIF, IF with a 5-7 145 lb. frame from Hoover, AL who attends Hoover. Athletic frame with a lean build. Primary catcher with a slight side set, taller stance while receiving the baseball. Gains ground while working out of crouch with loose footwork. Clean exchange with a loose arm circle at separation. Released from a three-quarters slot generating occasional carry to the bag at 67 mph, best workout pop time of 2.22. Also worked out defensively from the infield showing deliberate footwork while rounding the baseball. Funnels from a slightly deeper position and worked through exchange efficiently. Released from a three-quarters slot showing developing carry to the bag at 71 mph. Right handed hitter with an even, slightly crouched stance and leg lift trigger. Created some linear shift into contact with lower half. Clean hand path to baseball with a slightly lifted barrel plane through extension. Showed good balance throughout swing with fluidity. Primarily worked to the middle of the field and flashed good jump off the barrel when squared. Good student as well.