Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

OF

Luke
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Huntsville (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Knights South 17

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2023 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22
Hand Speed (max)
1/16/22
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/16/22
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/16/22
14
Hard Hit %
6/06/23
Power
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
318
Distance (max)
6/06/23
86
Sweet Spot %
12/06/20
Run
7.42
60
6/25/20
4.12
30-yd
6/06/23
1.82
10-yd
6/06/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
77
OF Velo
6/25/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
2020
2019
Home to First
4.55
Outfield Velocity
74.0
60 Yard Dash
7.42
Outfield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
60 Yard Dash
7.55
Outfield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.3
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Position
74
OF Velo
4.55
H-1st
82
Exit Velo
Knights South Scout Day
Dec 6, 2020
Position
7.44
60-yard
71
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Position
7.42
60-yard
77
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
North Alabama Open
Nov 10, 2019
Position
7.62
60-yard
73
OF Velo
75
Exit Velo
PBR Scout Day: 43 Rays
Jul 7, 2019
Position
7.55
60-yard
73
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
83.6
Distance Max
318
Distance Avg
250
Launch Angle Avg
20.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.0
Exit Velocity Avg
72.8
Distance Max
257
Distance Avg
124
Launch Angle Avg
9.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
70.5
Distance Max
302
Distance Avg
202
Launch Angle Avg
29.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Knights South Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Knights South Scout Day
Dec 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
62.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
Hand Speed Max
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
64.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

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Comments

1/16/22

Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight leg-kick approach from a balanced, athletic stance.  Level path through the zone with the ability to maintain balance after contact.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step with quiet footwork through the throw.
Run: 4.55 runner H-1B.

6/25/20

5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.42. Started in an athletic open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride to initiate his swing. Had efficient bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels through his round. Base hit approach. the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 80 mph. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 77 mph. Fluid In the infield, has smooth footwork and a clean exchange. Used an-over-the-top slot with a loose arm action. Solid skills in the outfield and handles pitches in and out with the bat.

11/10/19

Another young player (‘23 grad) at the event that did a nice job of showing his ability. At the plate, he started with an open stance with the feet and the hands set high in the setup. There is some definite projection in the swing as he showed a level swing path and drove balls to the middle of the field. He did show the ability to drive balls on the outer half of the plate to the backside. In the OF, the defensive actions are clean and he has solid fundamentals and really worked through balls well to make the throw. The arm action was clean and throws stayed on plane to the plate. Nice looking ‘23 player.

7/07/19

Your ideal 2-hole hitter in a lineup. A middle-opp approach with a short, compact swing. Level bat path with hard ground balls and line drives during BP. Uses a small leg kick for his load. Defensively, shows nice feet and works behind balls well. Ball comes out of the hand nice on his throws (73 mph) from the outfield. Can be a solid player when he grows and continues to develop.

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