Ranked No. 92 in Ohio's 2027 class. 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. Defensively, the arm leads the profile — premium arm strength behind the plate at 80 mph with top pop times of 1.93-1.99, and a 7.22 laser-timed 60. At the plate, produced a sturdy 95 mph exit velocity.
6/23/25
Luke Zicka, Loveland (OH), 2027 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room to grow. Long and lanky with room to add weight. Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a wide base Level swing 66.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 286' max distance. Generates power through the lower half. Top EV of 96 Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-76 mph. Accurate Arm Defense: 1.96-1.98 pop times. Quick feet and release leading to a pop time under 2.0. Soft hands and active feet help him field through the ball on line in the OF ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60.
1/27/24
Luke Zicka: C, (2027) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple loose swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.13. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room to grow. Long and lanky with room to add weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a wide base Level swing 66.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 286' max distance. Generates power through the lower half. Top EV of 96
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-76 mph. Accurate Arm
Defense: 1.96-1.98 pop times. Quick feet and release leading to a pop time under 2.0. Soft hands and active feet help him field through the ball on line in the OF
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Luke Zicka: C, (2027) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple loose swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.13. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.