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Luke Applegate
Luke Applegate
Luke Applegate
Luke Applegate
Luke Applegate
Luke Applegate

CLASS OF 2026

OF
RHP

Luke
Applegate

Shawnee State
Manchester (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 187LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: PF Flyers
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Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/21/23
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/23
25.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/23
45
Hard Hit %
6/10/24
Power
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/25
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/25
377
Distance (max)
6/23/25
63
Sweet Spot %
1/14/24
Run
6.99
60-yd
1/14/24
4.09
30-yd
1/21/23
1.74
10-yd
1/21/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
1/21/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
94
OF Velo
1/14/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

90.3
Velocity (max)
2/05/25
88 - 90
Velo Range
2/05/25
1860
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/25

Changeup

76.4 - 77.4
Velo Range
2/05/25
1034
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/25

Curveball

68 - 68
Velo Range
7/16/25
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/23

Slider

69.4 - 74.4
Velo Range
2/05/25
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/25

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6/23/25
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP #53 overall player in the state.
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Athletic, physical build
Delivery: Smooth, balanced rocker with compact leg lift and maintains rhythm through delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Rhythmic high 3/4 slow w/ extension through release.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. T1894, 1656 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Sweeper profile that's intriguing, but developing. T1993, 1823 average rpm.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
6/23/25
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP #53 overall player in the state.
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Athletic, physical build
Hit: RHH. Slighty open, small leg kick w/ high hand set. Short, direct path, w/ tendency to dive. Looking to elevate. 67.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 377' max distance. PWR potential with max EV of 96 at 377 distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Clean, efficient arm action with effortless carry.
Defense: Calm, under controlled, w/ smooth exchanges.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
2/05/25
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. T1979, 1860 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. T1989, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. T1093, 1034 average rpm.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60.
2/05/25
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-94 mph.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60.
10/13/24
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP A top uncommitted OF in the class
Body: 5-10, 187-pounds. Compact, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Strong base. Simplified load with minimal wasted movement. Barrel stays thru pitches well. 68.7 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 311' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Electric arm from the OF
Defense: Explosive footwork through the ball. Tracks into the gaps, good first step quicknes.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60.
6/10/24
Luke Applegate, Manchester (OH), 2026
Positional Profile: OF Super toolsy propsect.
Body: 5-10, 178-pounds. Sturdy, uber athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Calm, comfortable. Quick rotations thru the process. 66.1 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 338' max distance. Violence from hands & fast accelerations.
Arm: RH. OF-94 mph. Powerful arm that can play all 3 OF positions
Defense: Minimal effort. Athletic feet.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. Flashed speed in OF as well as on the bases.
2/07/24

Luke Applegate: OF/OF, (2026) Manchester, OH. 5-foot-10, 178-pound athletic projectable build. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, uses a short rotational swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 94 mph;had a clean exchange, next level consistent hands, and athletic in control footwork. Fielded the ball out front to the side with athletic twitchy movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used uninterrupted slot and a short very quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99.  (Max spin ; Avg ).


1/21/23

Luke Applegate: OF/RHP, (2026) Manchester, OH. 5-foot-10, 171-pound. (69.6 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a rhythmic smooth load, then used a quick small leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, above average bat speed and balanced finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 84 mph; has a quick exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands.  (Max spin 1803; Avg 1784).

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