27.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Luke
Christensen
Des Moines Area CC
WDM Valley (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 180LBS
L/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
WDM Valley (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 180LBS
L/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
79.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
26.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/28/23
50
Hard Hit %
8/28/23
92
Exit Velocity (max)
8/28/23
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/28/23
343
Distance (max)
8/28/23
67
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
6.63
60
9/06/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
5/02/21
91
OF Velo
3/06/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
89.3
Velocity (max)
8/30/24
88 - 89
Velo Range
8/30/24
2032
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/24
Changeup
80.6 - 82.1
Velo Range
8/30/24
1878
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/24
Curveball
75.1 - 77.5
Velo Range
3/06/22
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
8/30/24
2427
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/24
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.73
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.80
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.4
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Ellsworth CC
Aug 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
318
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.4
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Ellsworth CC
Aug 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
27.2
Hand Speed (max)
25.4
Hand Speed (avg)
79.7
Bat Speed (max)
76.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
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).
2032
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.
23.0
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).
81.3
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).
1878
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).
81.3
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).
2427
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).
86.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
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).
1978
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).
76.3
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).
2206
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).
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).
1632
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).
IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.3
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 88.9
Velo Range
89.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,108
Spin Rate (max)
2,032
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
82.7
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,427
Spin Rate (max)
2,427
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 82.1
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,878
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.7
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.7
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,243
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.5
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.0
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 79.9
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,729
Spin Rate (max)
1,632
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
-1.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Pitchers - Apr 14, 2022
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Outfielders - Apr 12, 2022
- PBR Iowa Spring League- Scout Blog - Apr 11, 2022
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Position Player Reports - May 12, 2021
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Pitcher Reports - May 12, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch Series- Top Overall Leaders- 2023 Grads - May 5, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Instant Analysis (2023 & 2024 Grads) - May 3, 2021
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Heavy preset weight into back leg, double tap trigger, slight hand load, inverted C hand path, works underneath at contact, line drive and fly ball contact off bat.
Power: 91.7 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph.
Defense: Above avg. arm strength, athletic in field, works through ball with quicker release, profiles as center fielder in college.
Run: 6.80 runner in the 60.
Delivery:
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T86.7, 83.4-85.7 mph. T2242, 1977 average rpm. Downhill, heavy, late running action.
CB: 75.1-77.5 mph. T2226, 2206 average rpm. Sharp late 11/5 break.
CH: 79.0-79.9 mph. T1729, 1631 average rpm. Fb arm speed, late sink.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Defense: INF - 77 mph. Active feet, sure hands, aggressive to field, inconsistent routes to field and throw.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance, leg kick to square, solid overall swing, occasional pop in bat, gap to gap approach with line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.74 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only, solid rhythm and tempo, lands inline to catcher, decent finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Pie arm action from high ¾ slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Varying late action on FB for strikes.
CB: 72-74 mph. 11/5 with avg. shape/spin; occasional late break.
CH: 75-78 mph. Firm with running action to arm side of plate.