• Full name Luke Justice Little
  • Born 08/30/2000 in Charlotte, NC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'8" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School San Jacinto JC
  • Drafted in the 4th round (117th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2020 (signed for $492,700).
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    Little is one of the hardest throwers in this year’s draft class, but until this year his wildness was just as notable as his fastball. As a freshman, Little walked more than a batter an inning (while also striking out 17.6 batters per nine). In brief glimpses this spring (nine total innings), he showed vastly improved control, although his delivery is still herky jerky and effortful. Little pitches at 96-97 mph, but has touched 100 at his best. He only made five appearances before San Jacinto’s season ended because he missed a few weeks with a back injury. He made one start before the injury, then pitched in relief four times upon his return. In those five appearances, Little struck out 17, walked three and allowed three hits in nine innings. A massive presence on the mound (6-foot-8, 250 pounds), Little was in better shape as a sophomore and showed better control and command. In part that came from better body control and in part because he synced up his lower half better in his delivery. He also showed a much better feel for locating his above-average 80-83 mph slider. It has less power than may be expected, but it has solid bite, although its spin rates are not exceptional. Little is a South Carolina signee. He would have benefitted from a full season which would have given him time to show his control improvements are sustainable, but a team looking for a power lefty could be enticed by his two-pitch package with the hope that there is more refinement to come.

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  • LHP Luke Little assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
  • LHP Luke Little assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
  • Tennessee Smokies transferred LHP Luke Little to the Development List.
  • Tennessee Smokies activated LHP Luke Little.
  • LHP Luke Little assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.
  • LHP Luke Little assigned to Tennessee Smokies from South Bend Cubs.

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