@lukerichards_3 
82
Velocity (max)
6/26/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
1B
Luke
Richards
Elmira Notre Dame (HS) • NY
6' 3" • 190LBSR/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Niagra Thunderwolves Scout
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 81
Velo Range
7/21/23
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/24
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
6/26/24
1964
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/24
Curveball
68.6 - 70.4
Velo Range
2/19/24
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/19/24
1966
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
84
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/24
216
Distance (max)
2/19/24
63
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
9.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
80
INF Velo
2/19/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 155 pounds; Slender, lean build.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 79 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a seamless transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. Extremely quick transfer and release when making a play.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while demonstrating segmented stop and go action; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 73-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 64-65 MPH; 10-4 shape. SL: lateral action.