Hatchling Report | Luke Cage
April 1, 2059
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN
SS Luke Cage
| Contact | Gap | Power | Eye | Avoid K |
|---|
| Start 2058 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Start 2059 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Potential | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Luke, born to notorious parents, has always been in the spotlight. Though questions surround the legitimacy of the paternal results, Luke is a professional hitter like the name of the father on his birth certificate. His older step brother,
Sammy ‘Bumper’ McNeill, soaked up the limelight while Luke snuck in under the radar. Many didn’t know of his existence prior to being named in the 2057 draft pool probably because he went under the moniker, Luke Cage. He prefers being introduced by his alter ego and not his embarrassing surname given to him at birth. He’s got the tools at 18 years old to make it as a big league shortstop, but would be an elite second baseman. His bat to ball skills are hard to beat, but he lacks power and has above average skills on the basepaths. His parents are not welcome at Les Paul Field, but Luke has no problem with that and feels it will help him play to the best of his ability.
Luke had success in Single A with Charlotte before being dealt to Nashville for
Steven Clayton, but only played 4 postseason games with Nashville’s system. Thus far in 2059, Luke is batting .269 while playing great shortstop in Single A. Coaches spent extra time with him in the offseason, but were unable to improve his plate discipline and fielding and further. They will try again next offseason.
ETA: 2061
