21.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/24/23
CLASS OF 2024
1B
RHP
Luke
Sterkel
Ellensburg (HS) • WA
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: River City Athletics
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: River City Athletics
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/23
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/23
-
Hard Hit %
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
9/24/23
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/24/23
343
Distance (max)
9/24/23
57
Sweet Spot %
9/24/23
8.02
60
9/24/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
15.3
Run speed (max)
9/24/23
81
INF Velo
9/24/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
9/24/23
80.8 - 82.4
Velo Range
9/24/23
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/23
Slider
75 - 76.2
Velo Range
9/24/23
2118
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.1
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.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
2206
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.
27.0
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Slider
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).
2118
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 82.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,285
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,209
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.02
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Swift
8.02
60-yd
15.3
Run speed (max)
0.85
RSi (max)
0.85
RSi (avg)
1,349
Jump Power (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
20.8
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Easy throwing motion as RHP and 1B, smooth release.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid lower half. Deliberate movements.
Delivery: Starts from stretch. Slow leg kick bringing knee up to his glove, slightly collapsing his chest towards knee. Back knee slightly bends. Sits into backside before pushing down the mound. Above average extension.
Arm Action: RH. Slow and long arm circle after hand break. Keeps front side closed prior to arm whip. 3/4 slot with fingers on top. High takeaway after finish.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Fastball rides at all places in the zone. T2285, 2206 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Good bite away from righties when it starts middle or down. T2209, 2118 average rpm.
ATH: 8.02 runner in the 60. 20.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Easy throwing motion as RHP and 1B, smooth release.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Solid lower half. Deliberate movements.
Hit: RHH. Knees slightly bent, narrow stance. Marginally closed. Shifts weight back with front leg lift. Hinges into back hip. Leads with left glute towards the pitcher. Lands with majority of weight on his front side, left knee bent. Hands and hips come after and together. Hands stay high and come across the ball. Top hand stronger than bottom hand through his swing. LC approach with heavy ground balls and line drives. 64 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Uses a couple long shuffles prior to throws. Glove tap exchange. Ball comes out over top and straight with quick release.
Defense: Small step back before charging baseball. Fields ball out front in proper fielding position between body. Secures ball before thinking about next move.
ATH: 8.02 runner in the 60. 20.80 max vertical.