21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
RHP
Lucas
Espinosa
Taft (HS) • IL
5' 6" • 130LBS
• 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
5' 6" • 130LBS
• 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
69
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
280
Distance (max)
2/18/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
7.61
60
2/18/24
4.26
30-yd
2/25/23
1.8
10-yd
2/18/24
17.6
Run speed (max)
2/18/24
77
INF Velo
2/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
77.7 - 79.3
Velo Range
2/18/24
1873
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/18/24
1755
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Curveball
63 - 64
Velo Range
2/18/24
2261
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
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
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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).
79.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
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.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
1873
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.
23.9
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.7
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).
2261
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).
72.8
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).
1755
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).
Chicago Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
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
64.0
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 64.0
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,261
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,860
Spin Rate (max)
1,755
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.61
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
2.71
RSi (max)
1,332
Jump Power (max)
24.1
Jump Height (max)
23.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
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.
69.08
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.
70.11
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
INF Lucas Espinosa (Taft, 2026) was an intriguing switch-hitting prospect over the weekend. He displayed a loose stroke from both sides, working with athletic hands and a balanced finish, appearing more natural from the left side with a polished feel to hit and whole-field approach. He’s a quality defender on the infield as well, working with steady hands and a clean glove to hand operation, ranging well to both sides of his glove with a quick first step. He displayed a true three-pitch mix on the mound, working his fastball up to 80 mph to pair with an 11/5 curveball at 63-64 mph and changeup at 72-74 mph, thrown with confidence and advanced action for his age.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Hit: SH. Similar setup and swing from both sides of the plate. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride; repeatable. RHH: Athletic hands, flat path, line-drive approach. LHH: Loose, easy hands with feel for the barrel, stays short and direct. 65.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short, easy arm across, 3/4 release, played accurately.
Defense: Simple, athletic approach, quick feet, sure hands, gathers through release.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Lean, wiry frame.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic delivery, slight drop and drive action, lands on balance.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, athletic arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, controlled the zone, late running action. T1991, 1873 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. 11/5 shape, consistently worked to the arm side. T2384, 2261 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Advanced action for his age; plays with confidence, arm speed and late run/sink. T1860, 1755 average rpm.
Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence), Lucas Simulick (Joliet Catholic), Charlie Rosynek (Brother Rice), Nehemiah Torres (Glenbrook North), Logan Wroughton (Mount Carmel) and Lucas Espinosa (Taft) all have the tools to stay on the left-side of the diamond moving forward and were some of the top 2026 infield defenders on the day.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Hit: SH. Tall balanced setup with short stride and load. Loose, easy handsy swing, controls the barrel, sprays contact to all fields.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. 3/4 release, loose arm.
Defense: Two-handed gather out front, shuffles through the ball, athletic actions.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60.