Luke
Sterkel

Luke Sterkel, Ellensburg (WA), 2024
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.

Luke Sterkel, Ellensburg (WA), 2024
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.