24.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2023
C
3B
Luca
Morelli
Illinois Wesleyan University
Stevenson (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite
Stevenson (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/14/21
60
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
89
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
332
Distance (max)
7/14/21
80
Sweet Spot %
7/14/21
7.54
60
2/26/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
10/25/20
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
2/26/22
2.09 - 2.15
Pop Time
2/26/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.3
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).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
89.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2023 Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
2021
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.
75.16
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.
76.08
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 12 Stevenson - Mar 8, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 16 Stevenson - Mar 9, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Catcher Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2022
- Class of 2023 Showcase: Position Player Analysis - Nov 24, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Jan 4, 2021
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 1 Quick Hits - Jun 19, 2020
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open, balanced setup. Fluid pre-pitch actions. Sits into backside. Long, uphill path. Elevates the baseball. Middle of the field approach.
Power: 92.8 max exit velocity, averaged 89 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop times. Tall setup behind the plate, quick footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 190-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance, smooth load, toe tap stride. Flashes bat speed, creates easy lift, short, uphill swing, line drive approach.
Power: 89.62 max exit velocity, averaged 84.08 mph. 331’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.22 pop times. Upright setup, consistent footwork, advanced block, meets the baseball to the spot.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Open base, balance setup, smooth load, long stride. Strong hands, short level swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm. Demonstrative lean in two-hand extension finish.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Above-average arm strength.
Defense: Active feet, soft hands, smooth transfer. Consistently quick, efficient exchanges.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
The strong bodied right-handed hitter came off the bench and barreled a single right back up the middle and then took a competitive second at-bat before hitting into a fielder's choice. Morelli is ready to hit when he steps in the box and looks to attack the fastball.