22.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Lou
Ratcliffe
Lyons Township (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 173LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black
5' 10" • 173LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks Black
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
16.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
20
Hard Hit %
2/11/24
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
314
Distance (max)
2/12/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
7.07
60
2/11/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
2/11/24
73
INF Velo
2/11/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.1
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
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.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.4
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.07
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
2.10
RSi (max)
2.10
RSi (avg)
1,214
Jump Power (max)
23.2
Jump Height (max)
22.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.32
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.42
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
INF Lou Ratcliffe (Lyons Township, 2026) is an upside sophomore to know in the state. Listed at a lean and projectable 5-foot-11, 170-pounds, Ratcliffe started off his day by cruising to a 7.07 in the 60. At the plate, the right-handed hitter creates easy bat-speed with a flat path and some whip through the zone. He looks to keep the ball on a line, working the ball to the whole field while reaching up to 94.3 mph for his max EV. Defensively, Ratcliffe showed confident, soft hands with clean footwork throughout his round.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short knee-knock stride. Pre-pitch rhythm, flat path, stays through the zone, loose athletic hands, line-drive approach. 69.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Easy, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Stays low, uses leverage, steady hands.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame, some strength in the lower-half, room to add on.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Level path, uses the big part of the field.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.7 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Short and athletic arm action, operates mostly from a 3/4 window. Showed ability to throw from multiple slots.
Defense: Moves well laterally with active feet. Reliable hands play out front with two-hand gather. Clean transfer that secures into the body.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.