22
Hand Speed (max)
1/16/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
Luke
Samples
Huntsville (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knights South 17
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Knights South 17
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/16/22
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/16/22
14
Hard Hit %
6/06/23
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
318
Distance (max)
6/06/23
86
Sweet Spot %
12/06/20
7.42
60
6/25/20
4.12
30-yd
6/06/23
1.82
10-yd
6/06/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/06/23
-
INF Velo
77
OF Velo
6/25/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.55
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.3
Hitting
2023
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.1
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.
Knights South Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Knights South Scout Day
Dec 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
79.2
Exit Velocity (max)
62.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.2
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.
North Alabama Preseason All-State
Jan 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight leg-kick approach from a balanced, athletic stance. Level path through the zone with the ability to maintain balance after contact.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 72.8 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick first step with quiet footwork through the throw.
Run: 4.55 runner H-1B.
5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.42. Started in an athletic open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride to initiate his swing. Had efficient bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found some barrels through his round. Base hit approach. the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 80 mph. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 77 mph. Fluid In the infield, has smooth footwork and a clean exchange. Used an-over-the-top slot with a loose arm action. Solid skills in the outfield and handles pitches in and out with the bat.
Another young player (‘23 grad) at the event that did a nice job of showing his ability. At the plate, he started with an open stance with the feet and the hands set high in the setup. There is some definite projection in the swing as he showed a level swing path and drove balls to the middle of the field. He did show the ability to drive balls on the outer half of the plate to the backside. In the OF, the defensive actions are clean and he has solid fundamentals and really worked through balls well to make the throw. The arm action was clean and throws stayed on plane to the plate. Nice looking ‘23 player.
Your ideal 2-hole hitter in a lineup. A middle-opp approach with a short, compact swing. Level bat path with hard ground balls and line drives during BP. Uses a small leg kick for his load. Defensively, shows nice feet and works behind balls well. Ball comes out of the hand nice on his throws (73 mph) from the outfield. Can be a solid player when he grows and continues to develop.