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2020 West Coast Prospect Showcase
Elijah Lofton is a 2023 OF/RHP, 1B with a 6-2 170 lb. frame from Thornton, CO who attends Riverdale Ridge. Large, athletic frame with long limbs and a lean, projectable build with room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.18 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, takes short steps moving towards the ball, fields it out front with two hands, shorter arm action through the back with effort at release, can continue to incorporate additional lower half into actions and release. Also pitched, worked exclusively out of the stretch, gathers on backside and drives down the mound well; loose and on line arm action through the backside. Fastball topped out at 72 mph, mostly true in life, worked around the zone and mixed in a curveball with 12-6 shape and big depth up to 59 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate. Upper body dominant swing, works on a linear path through the zone, shows comfort working to the middle and pull side parts of the field with comfort, strength will continue to develop. Excellent student.