21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Luke
Vercelli
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 218.7LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
5' 10" • 218.7LBSR/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/24
74
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
257
Distance (max)
2/25/24
83
Sweet Spot %
4/19/22
8.4
60
10/13/24
4.68
30-yd
2/26/23
2.01
10-yd
2/26/23
15.4
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
67
C Velo
10/13/24
2.19 - 2.33
Pop Time
10/13/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.66
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.28 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
9.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.17
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.63 - 2.63
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
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.
7.9
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
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).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.0
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).
78.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
75
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
52
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
2.6
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).
72.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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.
Class of 2026 Showcase
Oct 13, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
52
Distance (avg)
75
Distance (max)
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.4
Exit Velocity (max)
65.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
210
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
18.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.0
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.
Class of 2026 Showcase
Oct 13, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.3
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.01
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.68
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.66
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
2.01
10-yd
4.68
30-yd
8.66
60-yd
15.4
Run speed (max)
822
Jump Power (max)
19.7
Jump Height (max)
19.3
Jump Height (avg)
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Swift
5
SwiftThirtyYard
9
SwiftSixtyYard
2.12
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4.97
30-yd
9.17
60-yd
14.6
Run speed (max)
6.5
Run Speed (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.
65.44
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.
57.56
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
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.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 205-pounds. Thick, sturdy and strong build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open setup, short stride. Compact swing, strong hands, uses the whole field, occasional lift. 65 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short, whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.26-2.40 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, quick feet. Steady transfers.
Run: 8.53 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Weight starts on back foot, medium/short stride. Creates extension at footstrike, flat path, uses the whole field.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.2 mph. 75’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.44 pop times. Works to get behind the baseball, clean footwork, gains ground.
Run: 8.66 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet in the box, slight knee bend, controlled load, strides short. Quiet hands, short path to contact with a slightly uphill angle, easy and repeats.
Power: 72.4 max exit velocity, averaged 65.5 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 61 mph. Short, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.63-2.63 pop times. Clean transfer, deliberate footwork to second that works in-line, tall block.
Run: 9.17 runner in the 60.