91
Velocity (max)
7/22/21
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
2B
Luke
Oblen
Appalachian State
DePaul College Prep (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 198LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
DePaul College Prep (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 198LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.4 - 90.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
2321
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
81 - 82
Velo Range
2/25/23
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
75 - 78
Velo Range
7/19/23
2247
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Slider
75 - 79
Velo Range
2/25/23
2410
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/25/20
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/25/20
288
Distance (max)
10/25/20
44
Sweet Spot %
10/25/20
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/25/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.12
60
10/25/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
10/25/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
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).
4.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.93
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
9.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2271
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1858
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2410
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2321
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2255
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2247
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1639
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.9
Velocity (max)
88.4 - 90.3
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,337
Spin Rate (max)
2,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.9
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,434
Spin Rate (max)
2,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.9
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
85.9
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 85.1
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,360
Spin Rate (max)
2,321
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
86.5 - 88.5
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,255
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.9
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,247
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 79.1
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2023
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
2.63
RSi (max)
2.63
RSi (avg)
1,836
Jump Power (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
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Verbally committed to Appalachian State.
Recently back on the market after a decommitment from Louisville, RHP Luke Oblen (De Paul College Prep, 2024) featured a four pitch mix with an 88-90 mph fastball that topped at 91 mph, working mostly down in the zone. Oblen showed a slider, cutter and changeup, his slider showed to be his best compliment to his fastball spinning in the 2400 range at 75-79 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Side step rocker, high leg lift, tall and fall delivery, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Quick separation and arm speed, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. Down in the zone, sink action. T2337, 2271 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. 10/4 shape, above average spin. T2434, 2410 average rpm.
CH: 81-82 mph. Sink to arm side, average feel. T2005, 1858 average rpm.
CUT: 83-85 mph. Slight cut to glove side.
Decommitted from Louisville.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B; One of the top 2024s we have seen to date in Illinois.
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic, upside frame.
Delivery: Quick, athletic tempo, tall and fall delivery, lands square to target, works in line, strong front side, repeatable.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Heavy ball for his age, arm-side-run, sink at times, works downhill, controls the zone, average spin rate of 2,255 rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, late action, above-average feel for age, average spin rate of 2,247 rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Advanced sink/run for his age, plays down in the zone.
Hit: RHH. Simple balanced setup, smooth load, high leg lift. Repeatable swing, quick hands, short level swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 175 pounds; advanced physical stature. Started for Elite Baseball Training at third base. Simple, balanced setup, loose/athletic hands create premium bat speed, exceptional for age. This, combined with his size, created some advanced quality of contact over the weekend. He also took the mound; short, loose, easy effort with arm speed and strength. Fastball sat 78-80 mph, touched 81, with some natural arm-side tail. He displayed a sharp, late breaking curveball that projects well as he develops the feel for it.
Luke Oblen (DePaul College Prep, 2024) reached an 81 mph high with a feel to spin. Oblen also squared up some baseballs from the right-handed batter’s box, giving him some added two-way potential.
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Proportional strength.
Defense: Sure-handed, fluid footwork and clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, long stride, repeatable swing. Explosive hands, short, level bat path, smooth rhythm with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.86 runner, home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works in-line, lands square and finishes athletic.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, easy effort.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run action.
CB: 59-62 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual action, depth at times.
CH: 64-66 mph. Sinking action.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall set-up, weight shifted on back leg, aggressive leg kick into long stride. Slightly uphill bat path, fluid rhythm, power approach to the gaps, took a solid round.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 to low 3/4 release point.
Defense: Clean exchange, hands play soft at times, two-hand gather.
Run: 7.93 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, loose action with easy to regular effort.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Sinking movement, late action. Thrown for strikes.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual break.
CH: 65-69 mph. Cutting movement.