CLASS OF 2017
2B
RHP
Luke
Burton
Davidson
Covenant (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 25yr 6mo
Covenant (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 25yr 6mo
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- 2017 All-PBR VA/DC Team - Jul 14, 2017
- VA/DC 2017 Player of the Year Finalists: Part 1 - Jun 13, 2017
- 2017 VISAA State Tournament Preview - May 16, 2017
- VA/DC Score Roundup: March 28-30 - Mar 31, 2017
- VA/DC Score Roundup: March 24-27 - Mar 28, 2017
- VA/DC Games of the Week: March 27-April 1 - Mar 27, 2017
- Player of the Week: March 27 - Mar 27, 2017
- VA/DC Score Roundup: March 21-March 23 - Mar 24, 2017
- Covenant Comes From Behind; Collegiate Cruises - Mar 19, 2017
- Virginia 2017 Private School Preview - Mar 6, 2017
- 2017 Pre-Season All-PBR 1st Team - Feb 9, 2017
- Looking Ahead: Top 2017 VA/DC Private Schools - Oct 31, 2016
- VA/DC Commitment Recap: August 6-12 - Aug 12, 2016
- VISAA Division II All-State Team - Jun 21, 2016
- VISAA State Tournament Preview - May 16, 2016
- Daily Roundup: May 10 - May 11, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 29-May 1 - May 2, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 26 - Apr 27, 2016
- Daily Roundup: Aprill 22-24 - Apr 24, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 21 - Apr 21, 2016
- Covenant and Highland Travel to Woodberry Forest - Apr 17, 2016
- Daily Roundup: April 14 - Apr 15, 2016
- Daily Roundup: March 29 - Mar 30, 2016
- Daily Roundup: Scores from March 14 - Mar 15, 2016
- 2016 Season Preview: The Covenant School Eagles - Feb 1, 2016
- 2017 Top Prospect Games: Middle Infield Analysis - Aug 18, 2015
- Underclass Invitational: 2017 Pitchers Analysis #1 - Feb 24, 2015
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7.14.15 Burton has an athletic frame and throws from multiple arm slots with a drop and drive delivery, primary using three-quarters and submarine. He has a loose arm and an easy arm action. He lands closed and falls off when throwing from three-quarters and lands even more closed when he drops down. Burton has outstanding feel for how to pitch and change speeds. His fastball had sink up top and down low, running 72-78 up top as he demonstrated the ability to add and subtract on the pitch. His slider sat 64 up top with 10/4 break and it had frisbee action from down low. His changeup from below was outstanding, thrown with great arm action and heavy sink, running 62-66. Offensively, hits from a balanced/athletic stance that is slightly bent at the knees. Smooth load back with a slight on bar. Short stride that is online. Maintained good balance throughout the swing with a fluid rhythm. Had a good approach doing around. Bat path was short and level. Line drive stroke with average bat speed. Had an exit velocity of 79 mph. In the field, had a long/loose arm action from a high three-quarter arm slot. Throws were accurate and had carry. Showed soft hands with fluid footwork. Exchanges were quick and clean. Showed good footwork and played through the ball. Has a very high baseball IQ and was able to make plays based on instincts. Had a positional velocity of 79 mph.
2.15.15 Hit from an athletic/balanced stance. Slight load back. Hands dropped to slot. Minimal stride with good balance. Hid his hands when striding. Good approach at the plate with confidence. Rhythm was smooth and swing was level. Swing had some length and got around the ball on occasion. Had an Exit Velocity of 74 mph. In the field, threw from a ¾ arm slot with a long, loose arm action with accuracy. Had athletic actions. (Foot injury prevented him from moving well laterally) Showed average hands with quick/clean exchanges. Showed average arm strength with a Positional Velocity of 72 mph. 2.15.15 Burton has a lanky frame and throws from a high three-quarters arm slot. He starts his wind-up with the bent knees and has a long, loose arm swing. His hips are slightly open at footstrike and his shoulders are online and slightly uphill. He finishes square and in an athletic position. Burton’s fastball ran 71-73 mph, touching 75 mph with movement. He did throw a two-seamer with more action to it that came in at 69 mph. His slider had sharp 10/4 downer action to it, sitting 64-66 mph. Burton also threw a fading change-up that ran 68-70 mph.