Super 60 Spotlight: '23 RHP Luke Guth
February 9, 2023
A metrics darling from the Super 60, Guth showed he didn't need his best velocity to compete on the big stage. Still green physically at 6-foot-2, 170lbs, the wiry righty hammered the zone with a 4.6 foot average release height, which gave his high-spin heater "invisiball" traits at times when thrown above the belt. The Vanderbilt signee drew rave reviews on his ability to spin, leading the entire event in AVG FB spin (2559), as well as placing 2nd in peak breaking ball spin (3088rpms).
More impressively, Guth has been working on improving the CH, which displayed hard fade to the arm-side of the plate and one of its better looks feel wise (18 inch HM). A 5-6 mph deficit off of the FB should allow for swing/miss when located for strikes.
Considering his natural compete level in-game and manipulation of the FB to either side of the plate (run and cut), it comes as no surprise that the Franklin native was the state strikeout leader in 2022.
Some notes from our national scouts in attendance: "RHP Luke Guth (Franklin Area, PA; Vanderbilt) intrigued on the mound, even if he wasn’t among the fastball velo leaders. Sitting mostly 89-90 mph, Guth showcased all kinds of alluring metrics with his fastball, most obviously its spin, as it ripped through the zone at an average of 2,559 rpm. His low average release height (4.6 feet), quick arm speed, and lean 6-foot-2 physique are each reasons he remains a close follow this spring."
Luke Guth
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Franklin AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Keystone Bombers
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Height: 6-2Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
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Videos
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Player News
- 2023 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 27, 2023
- Super 60 Spotlight: '23 RHP Luke Guth - Feb 9, 2023
- 2023 Super 60: Statistical Analysis - Feb 8, 2023
- PA Rankings Update: Class of 2023 - Sep 7, 2022
- Rankings Update: Class of 2023 - May 12, 2022
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 21, 2022
- PBR-T Pennsylvania Select Scout Blog: Day 2 - Jul 17, 2021
- PBR-T Pennsylvania Select Scout Blog: Day 1 - Jul 16, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 5 - May 11, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2 - Apr 13, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 5, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Fastball Spin Rate / Class of 2023 - Jan 28, 2021
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #3 - Luke Guth - Dec 21, 2020
- Summer Rankings Release: Class of 2023 - Sep 24, 2020
- PA State Games: Top INF Velocities - Jun 22, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2023 Pitchers - Jun 9, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2023 - May 13, 2020
- PBR Junior Future Games Update: Team Pennsylvania 14U Roster Finalized - Apr 10, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2023 Preseason ID: Central | PA | 02/11 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Northeast ProCase | PA | 02/12 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: Southwest - Session 1 | PA | 02/18 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: Southwest - Session 2 | PA | 02/18 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
2023 Rising Stars: West (35% Full) | PA | 02/19 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: East (SOLD OUT) | PA | 02/26 | In the Net / Palmyra, PA |
Preseason ID: Northeast | PA | 03/03 | The Sports Factory of NEPA / White Mills, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: PA Last Chance (SOLD OUT) | PA | 03/04 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Rising Stars: East (70% Full) | PA | 03/11 | Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA |
Super 60 report
Physical: Lean, wiry athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with competitive fire and feel to pitch.
Pitching: RHP. Starts slightly offset from the far left corner of the rubber; above-average pace in the delivery down the slope with repeatable parts and an ultra-fast arm. Shorter, medium H 3/4 slot that throws out of a lower release height (4.6), adding some life to an 89-90 mph FB at 2550+ AVG rpms. Mixed two-plane breaker in the upper-70's, above 3000+ numerous times, and faded a mid-80s CH to arm-side.
+ 2019 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)