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2021 New England Indoor Showcase (Saturday)
Alfred (Aj) Laskowski is a 2023 RHP/1B, 3B, OF with a 5-9 170 lb. frame from Fiskdale, MA who attends St. John's. Young, square shouldered frame with some present strength to build. Ran an 8.76 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, works with an up-tempo pace to delivery, hip turn at top of leg lift and works with a short arm action through the back prior to a high three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 67 mph, pitched to contact and flashed short sinking life down in the zone at times. Threw two different breaking balls, slider proved to be most effective, broke away from righties and curveball flashed 12-6 shape with subtle depth. Developing actions in the infield, takes short steps to the ball, taller release, shows accuracy across the diamond with a longer arm action; fields the ball to side in the outfield, accurate throws with a compact arm action, gets uphill with release at times, can incorporate additional lower half into release. Right-handed hitter, begins with an open stance and a high hand set and lower back elbow at the plate; gets closed moving into contact with gliding leg lift. Keeps hands inside the ball, short stroke through the zone, worked to the middle of field, upper body dominant swing.