81
Velocity (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
Luke
Richker
New Trier (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Homestead Ranchers
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Homestead Ranchers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/13/22
2107
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/21
Changeup
72.9 - 74.2
Velo Range
2/13/22
1594
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
66.5 - 69.1
Velo Range
10/10/21
2388
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
7.21
60
10/02/22
4
30-yd
10/02/22
2.33
10-yd
10/02/22
24.6
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2002
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.
25.2
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).
66.5
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).
2240
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).
73.6
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).
1594
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.2
Knuckleball
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).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
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).
2107
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.
26.5
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).
67.8
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).
2135
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).
72.2
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).
1557
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).
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.2
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.1
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,982
Spin Rate (max)
1,928
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.5
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,092
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Knuckleball
62.1
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.0
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.7
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.5
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,447
Spin Rate (max)
2,388
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.2
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,688
Spin Rate (max)
1,594
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.0
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,174
Spin Rate (max)
2,107
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,201
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 72.9
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,619
Spin Rate (max)
1,557
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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.
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
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.8
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)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.33
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
2.33
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.33
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
24.6
Run speed (max)
2.48
RSi (max)
2.48
RSi (avg)
1,814
Jump Power (max)
33.9
Jump Height (max)
33.1
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid, uptempo, tall and fall delivery. Works on-line and lands slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle, comes out of a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.2, 78-79 mph. Plays straight, around the zone. Creates angle and tilt at times. T1982, 1928 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Tight spin, 11/5 to 12/6 shape, depth and feel. T2132, 2092 average rpm.
KN: 60-62 mph. Tumble, knuckle action, late diving action, around the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long, lean build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Glove pack at balance point. Aggressive drive down the mound. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T80.9, 79.3-80.6 mph. Plays straight. T2170, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 67.4-68.5 mph. 11/5 shape. Flashed sharp, late break with good feel for the outer half of the plate. T2446, 2387 average rpm.
CH: 72.9-74.2 mph. Maintains arm speed. Arm-side fade. T1687, 1594 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Drop-and-drive with some effort, high balance point, lands squared to home.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.4, 78.85-79.97 mph. Mostly straight, occassional late arm-side action. T2173, 2106 average rpm.
CB: 66.47-69.05 mph. Slurve type movement. T2200, 2134 average rpm.
CH: 71.37-72.95 mph. Arm-side run, with sink. T1619, 1556 average rpm.