CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
Tucker
King
Lyons Township (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 207LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
6' 4" • 207LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
![Pitching](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-pitching.png)
Fastball
92
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
89 - 91
Velo Range
2/25/23
2243
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
80.1 - 83.5
Velo Range
2/12/23
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Curveball
75.1 - 77.1
Velo Range
2/12/23
2288
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Slider
81 - 83
Velo Range
3/13/23
2296
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
![Power](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-power.png)
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/22
326
Distance (max)
2/13/22
50
Sweet Spot %
2/13/22
![Hitting](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-hit.png)
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
![Run](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-run.png)
7.33
60
2/12/23
4.08
30-yd
2/12/23
1.79
10-yd
2/12/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
![Defense](/images/player_profiles/icons/bestof-defense.png)
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INF Velo
81
OF Velo
2/13/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.0
Hitting
![](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
![Blast Blast](/images/stat_logos/blast.png)
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
![](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2216
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1593
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2230
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2239
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2059
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2269
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1677
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2038
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1870
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1735
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1292
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1644
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.6
Velocity (max)
88.2 - 89.6
Velo Range
88.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,216
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 78.9
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.0
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,530
Spin Rate (max)
1,421
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Slider
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,350
Spin Rate (max)
2,296
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.2
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,870
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
89.7
Velocity (max)
88.6 - 89.6
Velo Range
88.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,282
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 85.2
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,000
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.7
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.9
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,249
Spin Rate (max)
2,038
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,854
Spin Rate (max)
1,517
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
91.0
Velocity (max)
88.8 - 90.8
Velo Range
88.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,314
Spin Rate (max)
2,243
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.0
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,363
Spin Rate (max)
2,288
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.1
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,752
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.6
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 89.4
Velo Range
90.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,157
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.2
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.1
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,295
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.7
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 83.5
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
1,748
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 81.2
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,965
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 68.0
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,797
Spin Rate (max)
1,735
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.8
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 68.4
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.2
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,319
Spin Rate (max)
1,292
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
![Swift](/images/stat_logos/swift.jpg)
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.33
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
2.07
RSi (max)
2.07
RSi (avg)
1,794
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
![Visual Edge Visual Edge](/images/stat_logos/vizual_edge.png)
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
59.95
Pitch Ai
![Pitch Ai](/images/stat_logos/proplayai.png)
Notes
News
- 2024 Velo Heat Sheet - May 10, 2024
- Week 6 Games - Apr 23, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Takeaways - Feb 29, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Data Dive - Feb 29, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Preview - Feb 22, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Preview - Feb 9, 2024
- Team Illinois: Takeaways - Aug 1, 2023
- 2023 Future Games Preview: Team Illinois - Jul 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 19, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 19, 2023
- Week 9 Games - May 18, 2023
- Illinois 2025 Rankings Updated - May 17, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - May 5, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 4, 2023
- Week 5 Games - Apr 17, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 23 Lyons Township - Mar 7, 2023
- Preseason All State, Underclass: Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 12, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 11, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Feb 18, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 17, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
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Cincinnati commit. Currently ranked No. 13 in the state, No. 460 nationally. Started on the mound and opposed Sloan in this West Suburban Silver matchup. Lean, projectable 6-foot-4, 207-pound frame with long limbs. Has some deception in his delivery, up-tempo pace that works quickly down the mound, drive leg swings across in his finish. Quick arm throughout it’s path, ¾ release window. Fastball worked up to 92 mph early with late arm-side run, settled in around 88-90 early and was more upper-80s as his day went on. Went to his slider often, playing with lateral sweep at 76-79 mph, showed some depth on it at times. Flashed a changeup at 81-83 mph with similar fastball traits, thrown with arm-speed. High-follow arm in the state.
Verbally committed to Cincinnati.
King’s fastball plays like a true sinker, as he’s able to generate hard run both at peak (16.8”) and on average (15.7”) while pitching at 88-90 mph.
RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township; Cincinnati commit) pounded the strike zone with both his fastball and slider at the event. The recent Cincinnati commit ran his fastball in the 88-89 mph range with arm-side run (avg. 15.7” HM) and heavy sink (avg. 6.3” IVB). King’s slider was thrown with intent, playing with a 10/4 shape at 76-78 mph. Dynamic arsenal that should have a tendency to miss barrels this spring.
Recent Prep Baseball Future Games attendee, RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township, 2025) made for yet another high-end look during Sunday’s showcase. Built at a long 6-foot-4, 207-pounds with plenty more room to fill out, King is an easy and athletic mover downhill. He pairs it with a clean and loose arm action that produced the day’s top velocities. His hardest sinker of the day came in at 89.7 mph while playing with heavy life to his armside, over 15” on average. As for offspeeds, his slider showed some out-pitch potential during his ‘pen as it featured some sweep at times with nearly 2,300 RPM on average and he showed the ability to spot up to both sides of the plate. A changeup rounded out his three-pitch mix, as he effectively killed spin (1,763 RPM avg.) and featured late fade/depth while consistently throwing in the lower part of the zone. Overall, it was yet another productive showing from King and he continued to assert himself as one of the state’s top uncommitted talents heading into the spring.
RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township, 2025) still holds one of the more intriguing ceilings on the hill in the state’s 2025 class. At 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, King is a twitchy, loose-bodied athlete with present arm speed that gets down the mound with intent. King’s fastball peaked at 86 mph and he complimented it with a 72-76 mph slider and 78-79 mph changeup.
6-foot-3, 200-pound well-proportioned frame with present strength and room to further fill out physically. Got the start on the mound in a conference game against York, punching out seven over six innings of work. Deliberate mover on the mound with some quick twitch to him as he gets downhill. Fastball played with easy life through the zone with arm-side run sitting 87-90 mph throughout the outing. Spun a curveball with 11/5 shape at 74-77 mph that he turned to most off his fastball, and he features a changeup at 81-84 mph that showed natural arm-side run. One of the top prospects in the state’s current sophomore class that impressed our staff previously in the spring too as he continues to trend upward.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 37 in the state. 6-foot-3, 195-pounds, durable starters build with even more room to add on strength as he matures. The right-hander impressed through five innings of work against an extremely potent Trojans lineup, allowing three earned runs on four hits, striking out nine against two walks. King works with some pace on the mound and attacks the zone with his fastball, sitting 88-89 mph early on and reaching back for 90 mph on his best bullet - settling in at 86-88 mph later in the game. His fastball plays with clear life and arm-side action through the zone, setting up his sweeping slider at 81-83 mph, thrown for strikes and to put hitters away, also thrown with confidence and flashing plus action at times. His final offering was a developing changeup at 82-83 mph, mostly straight . High-level 2025 arm to follow closely.
RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township, 2025) is making the most out of his preseason opportunities, clearly looking to show off some serious work put in this off season. The Preseason All-State was King’s second event of the preseason after attending the O’Hare Preseason ID earlier in February, and he was even better this go around. King is looking like the top uncommitted arm in the class with some characteristics of a young Tanner Houck (Collinsville, 2014). King has some similar fastball traits working out of a ¾ to low ¾ slot and getting heavy run on a 89-91 mph fastball (up from 84 mph in the fall). He didn’t show the best command of his breaking ball on this day, but the characteristics for swing and miss stuff is definitely there. He throws it hard (75-77 mph) and gets over 2200 rpm and 16 inches of horizontal action, while leaving most of them to the arm side in this outing. Should be a must-see arm early this spring and summer.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Long, loose-levered, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Lanky lever delivery, creates deception with cross body actions.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action, plays out of 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. Heavy action at the bottom of the zone, plus arm side sink and run. T2314, 2243 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Well-above average spin and action, flashes sharp but tended to stay arm side. T2363, 2288 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Flashes plus arm side action for age, well above average feel. T1941, 1752 average rpm.
RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township, 2025) came away as one of the winners of the day with an impressive ‘pen. With an intriguing frame that oozes upside, King stands at an athletic 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. On the mound King employs a hybrid delivery with a rocker step that is easily repeatable and low effort. The fastball gets on hitters quick due to the big extension down the mound that makes the already firm fastball seem to play up more. He also showed off a fading changeup with hard running action with an average horizontal movement of 15.2’ (T16.8’), that is consistently around the zone, and an upper 70’s curveball with sharp breaking action and an 11/5 shape.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Large frame, evenly proportioned with room to fill out, long limbs.
Delivery: Uptempo, with rhythm, repeats, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, low 3/4 slot whippy arm action.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Late run, able to spot glove side. T2229, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Sharp sweeping action. T2295, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 80-83 mph. Fading action, able to spot arm side. T2354, 1748 average rpm.
RHP Tucker King (Lyons Township, 2025) offers a physically intriguing frame for his age, standing at a well-proportioned 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. King was amongst the day’s final arms and he looked the part on the mound, working in a clean drop-and-drive downhill pattern in his ‘pen. He ran his fastball up to 82 mph, sitting at 79-81 mph, and showed a feel for a low-70s changeup with slight arm-side action. King threw two breaking balls, the most presently effective one being a curveball with depth at 64-68 mph. We saw King perform at The Rock this summer and we’re looking forward to watching him continue to develop as his high school career progresses.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. High upside frame.
Delivery: Loose, easy effort, fluid rhythm throughout delivery. Works from the first base side of the rubber. Lands front toe open.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81.9, 78.6-81.2 mph. Mostly straight. Two-seam action at times. Consistently in and around the zone. T1964, 1869 average rpm.
CB: 64.3-68.0 mph. 11/5 shape. Flashed tight spin. Depth at times. Able to locate for strikes. T1796, 1734 average rpm.
SL: 65.0-68.4 mph. 10/4 shape. Slight lateral action at times. T1748, 1644 average rpm.
CH: 71.4-72.2 mph. Arm-side fade. Tumble. T1319, 1291 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup. Balanced base. Short stride. Short, level bat path through the zone. Gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 89.9 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Long, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop. Quick feet. Aggressive routes. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Right-handed hitting OF/RHP. Upside 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, high-waisted with lanky levers. Hit towards the top of the Cangelosi Sparks - North lineup as they were amongst the top teams in attendance at the 14U level throughout the PBR at The Rock Championships. Slightly tall setup at the plate, smooth hand load into strong hitting position, short stride to even. Loose hands/wrists, natural loft through contact, hammered multiple balls deep into his pull-side gap throughout the weekend. Body projects to add more strength and increase raw juice as he continues to mature. A true upside potential middle-of-the-order bat down the road.