23.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/01/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
Michael
Lucas
John Wood CC
Lincoln Community (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Canes Central Illinois
Lincoln Community (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Canes Central Illinois
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/12/22
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/23
322
Distance (max)
2/22/23
91
Sweet Spot %
10/01/22
7.1
60
10/01/23
4.12
30-yd
2/22/23
1.7
10-yd
10/01/23
19
Run speed (max)
10/01/23
82
INF Velo
2/22/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
2/22/23
74 - 80
Velo Range
2/22/23
1920
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Changeup
67.5 - 71
Velo Range
2/22/23
1263
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
2/22/23
1880
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Positional Tools
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)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
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.
11.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
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.
20.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
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
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).
1920
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.
24.9
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).
62.0
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).
1880
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Splitter
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).
1263
Splitter
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).
73.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
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).
1658
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.
22.8
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).
58.4
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).
1488
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).
62.5
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).
1047
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).
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 79.7
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 62.7
Velo Range
58.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,880
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 71.0
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,224
Spin Rate (max)
1,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,783
Spin Rate (max)
1,658
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
60.2
Velocity (max)
57.1 - 59.8
Velo Range
55.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,574
Spin Rate (max)
1,488
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.3
Velocity (max)
61.7 - 63.3
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,131
Spin Rate (max)
1,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.10
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 1, 2023
Swift
1.70
10-yd
7.10
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
26.3
Jump Height (max)
25.5
Jump Height (avg)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.14
RSi (max)
1.14
RSi (avg)
1,126
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
72.93
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.
66.73
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, upright setup, up/down leg lift, fluid load. Quick, twitchy hands, creates bat speed, uphill path, lifted approach and made a lot of hard contact to both gaps. 63.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields ball to body, moves well to both sides.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 2B/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. High waisted. Some strength in legs.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, early load and stride. Simple swing, short uphill path, flashed quick twitch through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.1 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Some hop to his step, sure-handed with a two-hand gather out front, easy lateral range.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only. Methodical tempo, medium leg lift, toe point going down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long out of the glove into 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 74-80 mph. Mostly straight. Flashed cutting action. T1967, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Gradual 11/5 action. T1940, 1880 average rpm.
SPLT: 68-71 mph. Developing feel. Flashed downer action.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, simple delivery, works into a medium balance point, front hip leading towards home throughout stride, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long path out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73.4, 72-73 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T1783, 1658 average rpm.
CB: 57-60 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T1574, 1488 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Plays straight. T1131, 1047 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced lower half, open base, hands work back at load, strides short. Short, uphill swing with twitch. Flashed bat speed, lift through contact and worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Arm draws down and back from the glove, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean actions, plays with body control, steady hands.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.