The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.61
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
Luke Paxton: OF/SS, (2023) Arkansas, AR. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic projectable frame. Athletic during batting practice, Paxton had an exit velocity of 90 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; shows sure consistent hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.61.
Hit: (LHH) Began in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.79 mph. 67.51 mph bat speed average. 21.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.61 (60-yard).
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Luke Paxton: OF/SS, (2023) Arkansas, AR. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic projectable frame. Athletic during batting practice, Paxton had an exit velocity of 90 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; shows sure consistent hands, a quick clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.61.
Scout Evaluation
Luke Paxton, Arkansas, 2023, AR
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Began in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.79 mph. 67.51 mph bat speed average. 21.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic quick footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.61 (60-yard).