90
Velocity (max)
3/13/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
Luke
Brown
Lewis University
Plainfield North (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 225LBS
L/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Plainfield North (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 225LBS
L/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 90
Velo Range
3/13/23
2406
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
3/14/22
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
3/13/21
2294
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Slider
74 - 78
Velo Range
3/13/23
2192
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
86
Exit Velocity (max)
10/20/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.84
60
2/17/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
2/17/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
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.
10.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
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.
10.8
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2406
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.
28.0
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).
76.8
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).
1884
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).
2192
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).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
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).
2253
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.
26.8
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).
70.5
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).
2294
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).
74.6
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).
1541
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).
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.8
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,483
Spin Rate (max)
2,406
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.8
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,192
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 77.3
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 84.7
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,253
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 72.0
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,294
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,681
Spin Rate (max)
1,541
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
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)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 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
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Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 97 in Illinois’ 2023 class. Strong-bodied left-hander, standing 6-foot-3, 230-pounds. Arm works clean out of the glove into a high ¾ slot. Moves with a fluid tempo down the mound, slight drop/drive lower-half while remaining in-line to the plate, repeats his delivery. His fastball worked comfortably at 83-86 mph with natural running action to the arm-side, missing some barrels after settling in later in the game. Changeup looked to be a promising secondary offering, thrown with control to his arm-side and slight fading action, 77-78 mph. Brown also utilized a sweeping slider at 71-73 mph, playing off 2/8 shape with late action at times.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 230-pounds. Stocky build. Thick, durable frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Level shoulders. Lands on line with toe closed.
Arm Action: LH. Quick, loose, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87.3, 85.3-86.8 mph. Late life through the zone. T2483, 2405 average rpm.
SL: 73.0-74.8 mph. 2/8 shape. Tight spin with tilt. Out pitch. T2231, 2192 average rpm.
CH: 76.1-77.3 mph. Thrown with conviction. Maintains arm speed. Consistent arm-side fade. T1966, 1884 average rpm.
LHP Luke Brown (Plainfield North, 2023) was arguably the top left-handed arm in attendance on Saturday, and he entered the event with some pedigree behind him too. Standing at 6-foot-3, 230-pounds, the left-hander sat comfortably in the 85-86 mph range (2,405 rpm on average), reaching back for 87 on his last pitch of the day with noticeable arm-side life throughout his 'pen. He showcased a short slider with 1/7 action, thrown with intent and in the 73-75 mph range, complete with impressive feel for the zone. Brown went to a hard, darting changeup in the 76-77 mph range as a third offering, one that he kept down in the zone and maintained his fastball-like arm speed and action, profiling well alongside each other. Overall, Brown gave an intriguing look at his first event in 2022 and he'll be an arm to keep tabs on moving forward, no doubt.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth tall and fall delivery, works in line, lands closed.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Plays straight, flashes run. T2318, 2253 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Sharp-biting 1/7 breaker, fastball arm speed. T2343, 2294 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plus arm-side action, flashed sink, feel for the pitch. T1681, 1541 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Strong, proportional build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, closed setup, wide base, hands stay back, short stride. Fast hands, aggressive swing, uphill path to the baseball, easy gap-to-gap contact, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Some carry.
Defense: Upright fielding position, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth delivery, shoulders work slightly uphill, creating tilt, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Fastball plays with hard arm-side-run and downhill tilt.
CB: 68-70 mph. 1/7 shape with gradual action.
CH: 68-70 mph. Maintains arm speed at times, fade action, feel for the zone; potential out pitch.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced set-up, hands stay quiet through load, short stride. Slightly uphill bat path, extension through the baseball, bat speed present, power approach to the pull-side.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, some rhythm, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, loose arm action, regular effort.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Running movement, thrown for strikes.
CB: 66-68 mph. 1/7 shape.
CH: 66-68 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, sinking movement.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Strong, athletic, projectible frame.
Defense: Sure-handed, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Arm: LH. INF - 76 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate across the infield, has carry, above-average arm strength for his age.
Hit: LHH. Open, balanced set up, smooth load, short stride. Present bat speed, short level path through the zone, spray approach, fluid rhythm and projectable power.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, in line with his target, lands square, easy effort.
Arm Action: LH. Long loose, fluid arm action, 3/4 arm slot, smooth rhythm.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Arm-side-run, control of the zone.
CB: 62-66 mph. 2/8 shape, sweeping action, potential swing-and-miss pitch.
CH: 63-66 mph. Near fastball arm action, sinking action, thrown for strikes.