Gavin Lux, Indian Trail Academy (Wisconsin)
Position(s): SS, 2B
Ht/Wt: 6’2/175
B/T: Left/Right
DOB: 11/23/1997
Generally, Wisconsin isn’t thought of as a baseball hotbed. However, Midwest scouts have had at least one player to watch this spring as Lux is one of the biggest late-risers this year.
Finding a guy who projects as a shortstop isn’t easy, especially among high schoolers. But Lux is one of the few prep players who already displays shortstop actions, hands and range. His arm isn’t seen as a plus but scouts who like him believe he has enough arm strength to stick.
Lux’s speed is average to a tick above. At the plate, he sprays line drives but has a very busy bat before he launches, and doesn’t project for a ton of power.
Scouts who like Lux believe he’s a shortstop who will hit and can develop fringe average power. Critics see him moving off short due to his lack of elite arm strength and question the ultimate upside with his bat.
That’s quite a gulf, but the Dodgers have been connected with him in the first round, while other teams may see him as a top-20 selection or falling out of the first round altogether. If the Dodgers pass on him at No. 20, there’s a good chance he doesn’t get to No. 32.
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