21.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
OF
Lucas
van Gendt
Scranton
Don Bosco Prep (HS) • NJ
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Wladyka
Don Bosco Prep (HS) • NJ
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Wladyka
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/23
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/23
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/01/22
303
Distance (max)
7/01/22
69
Sweet Spot %
6/15/23
7.08
60
6/15/23
4.12
30-yd
7/01/22
1.77
10-yd
7/01/22
18.1
Run speed (max)
7/01/22
79
INF Velo
6/15/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
6/15/23
76.1 - 78.1
Velo Range
6/15/23
2080
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/23
Curveball
65.8 - 67.2
Velo Range
6/15/23
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/23
Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.7
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).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
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.
24.5
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).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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.
Scout Day: Baseball Warehouse and Wladyka Baseball 6.15.23
Jun 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NJ Last Chance Open
Oct 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
Scout Day: Baseball Warehouse and Wladyka Baseball 6.15.23
Jun 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NJ Last Chance Open
Oct 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NJ Underclass Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads) SOLD OUT
Jul 1, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
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).
2080
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.
27.0
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).
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).
2134
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).
Scout Day: Baseball Warehouse and Wladyka Baseball 6.15.23
Jun 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.1
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
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
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.2
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,275
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
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
2023
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
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2022
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.
79.3
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hits: LHH. Tall and open stance, some bend to the knees. Gets on plane early, line drive approach. Extension in the back leg.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74 MPH. 291' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Short, clean arm action.
Defense: Works around the ball, with an active lower half and smooth glovework.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Stands at 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Real lean/athletic build. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.50 seconds, top exit velo of 83 MPH. Offensively, has a compact and open stance. Smooth weight transfer with rhythm pre-pitch. Simple load, stays on time with no unnecessary movements. Line drive approach, ability to hit to all fields. In the infield, van Gendt showed lateral range with clean glove actions. Clean arm action on throws, where he topped at 76 MPH.
Has a lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.13 seconds, top exit velocity recorded at 82 MPH. The left-handed hitter starts tall and open at the dish with his hands away from his body at shoulder height. Gets into a wider stance with his stride, stays on his backside. Hands move directly backwards, gets right on plane. Plenty of line drives in his round, especially to the pullside. In the infield, gets in position early, makes sure to field out front. Shorter arm action, can manipulate his arm slot. Top positional velocity of 74 MPH.