20.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Luke
Heckert
Lake Center Christian (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: NEO Dirtbags
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: NEO Dirtbags
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
12.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
83
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
322
Distance (max)
2/11/24
80
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
6.94
60
2/17/24
-
30-yd
1.71
10-yd
7/06/22
18.4
Run speed (max)
7/06/22
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
2/17/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70.6
Velocity (max)
7/06/22
68.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
7/06/22
1903
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Changeup
60 - 62
Velo Range
7/06/22
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Curveball
60 - 62
Velo Range
7/06/22
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/22
Positional Tools
2024
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)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.9
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9
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).
78.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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.
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Data Day
Nov 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
63.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
67.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
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).
1903
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.
27.4
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).
60.6
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).
1702
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).
60.7
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).
1858
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).
2022 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,985
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.4
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 61.3
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.4
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 61.4
Velo Range
1,905
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
50.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- Results From 2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 12, 2024
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 10, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 10, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Jul 6, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 1, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 1, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 1, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 1, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 13, 2023
- Results From 2022 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 7, 2022
- 2022 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 7, 2022
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Luke Heckert: OF/LHP, (2026) Lake Center Christian, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. (70.2 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a level swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.12.
Luke Heckert: OF/LHP, (2026) Lake Center Christian, OH. 5-foot-9, 155-pound. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, displays a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 75 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a time of 7.45 in the 60-yard dash.
OF/LHP, (2026) Lake Center Christian School, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound slim frame. Capable in the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a small load, then used a toe tap stride. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 66 mph; showed consistent feet, a quick exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball to the side with average movement laterally. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a longer arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-70 mph; has arm side control and cutting action with straight movement. (Max spin 1985; Avg 1903). Had deceiving action and occasional control on his 2/8 curveball (60-62). (Max spin 1988; Avg 1701). Threw a heavy changeup (60-62) that showed late action and down in the zone control.