LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Midwest High School All-State Games (Invite Only)
Lance Ludens is a 2025 SS/RHP with a 5-11 160 lb. frame from Mediapolis, IA who attends Mediapolis. Medium, compact build with present athleticism and projection remaining. Primary shortstop, gets a good first step on the baseball and takes longer strides to it. Showcased lateral range to both sides with softness in the hands. Made quick transfers and accurate throws across the diamond while recording arm strength up to 81 mph. Secondary right-handed pitcher, worked exclusively from the stretch with a just above belt-high leg lift. Separates the hands at the chest and into a deeper arm path. Relied heavily on the fastball which had running life to it and peaked at 82 mph. Has intriguing arm talent with more velocity to project for. Right-handed hitter, starts in a wide base with an even hand set-up. Utilizes a simple stride for timing before working into an uphill bat path. Allows the ball to get deep into the zone before getting his weight through and firing the hips. Has plenty of present quickness in the hands. Produced fairly consistent line drive impact to the pull-side during batting practice. Posted an exit velocity of 87 mph. Plus runner; ran a 6.72 sixty-yard dash. Excellent student.