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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Rutgers University in New Jersey has developed some good hitters -- albeit sporadically -- over the years, with Todd Frazier and David DeJesus the most recent and most successful. Lasko, a starter from the get-go for the Scarlet Knights in 2021, had a big sophomore season, and while his overall numbers over the summer at Team USA trials and in the Cape Cod League were modest, he finished strongly on the Cape and showed off some of the offensive traits that make him an intriguing college bat to follow.

A right-handed hitter, Lasko is strong and gives off a blue collar toughness vibe, while also showing off above-average athleticism. He has the chance to hit, and with plenty of raw power to tap into. His overall solid approach helped him get to that power last spring, as he hit 16 homers and slugged .643 for Rutgers. He struggled a bit more with making contact and recognizing pitches -- particularly spin -- over the summer, leaving some to worry about future swing-and-miss issues.

With above-average speed, Lasko runs well enough to steal a base and has a good chance to stick in center field. He also has a plus arm, which would fit in well with his power profile in an outfield corner if needed.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 | Overall: 40

Lasko was a standout hitter at Rutgers University, a school which has developed quality Major League bats such as Todd Frazier and David DeJesus over the years. After a strong three-year college career, mixed in with some time at the Team USA trials and Cape Cod League in ‘22, the A’s liked him enough to take him in the second round of the 2023 Draft, signing him under slot for a bonus of $1.7 million. His first full season of pro ball was up-and-down, but he showed off plate discipline, speed and defense that give him a pretty high floor.

Lasko gives off a blue-collar vibe for his toughness and plays the game hard. He also is an above-average athlete who brings an intriguing power-speed combo, though the pop has yet to show up in his brief pro career. His overall approach is solid and helped him hit .330 with 11 homers as a junior. While he drew a ton of walks in his first season with the A’s, concerns about swing-and-miss issues linger, as he has struggled some with pitch recognition, particularly ones with spin.

Lasko runs well with speed that translates to the ability to steal bags. That speed is also an element of his elite defense. He has every chance to play center field long-term, with a plus arm that has already cut down baserunners, though he’s shown the ability to handle all three outfield spots well, important in case he doesn’t hit enough to be a regular in one spot.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45

Rutgers University in New Jersey has developed some good hitters over the years -- albeit sporadically, with Todd Frazier and David DeJesus the most recent and most successful. Lasko, a starter from the get-go for the Scarlet Knights in 2021, had a big sophomore season, and while his overall numbers over the summer at Team USA trials and in the Cape Cod League were modest, he finished strongly on the Cape and showed off some strong offensive traits as a junior. It was enough for the A’s to take him in the second round of the 2023 Draft and sign him for an under-slot bonus of $1.7 million.

A right-handed hitter, Lasko is strong and gives off a blue-collar toughness vibe, while also showing off above-average athleticism. He has the chance to hit, with plenty of raw power to tap into. His overall solid approach helped him get to that power as a sophomore, as he lofted 16 homers and slugged .643 for Rutgers, though that slipped to 11 and .542 this past spring. He struggled a bit more with making contact and recognizing pitches -- particularly spin -- over the summer, leaving some to worry about future swing-and-miss issues.

With above-average speed, Lasko runs well enough to steal a base and has a good chance to stick in center field. He also has a plus arm, which would fit in well with his power profile in an outfield corner if needed.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	07/19/2024	OF Ryan Lasko assigned to Lansing Lugnuts from Stockton Ports.
	04/03/2024	OF Ryan Lasko assigned to Stockton Ports from ACL Athletics.
	07/25/2023	OF Ryan Lasko assigned to ACL Athletics.
	07/17/2023	Oakland Athletics signed OF Ryan Lasko.
	07/02/2022	USAB Stripes Team activated OF Ryan Lasko.
	07/01/2022	OF Ryan Lasko and assigned to College Workout.