88
Velocity (max)
6/30/20
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Luke
Scales
Bellarmine University
Owensboro Catholic (HS) • KY
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Louisville Legends 2022-Decker
Owensboro Catholic (HS) • KY
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Louisville Legends 2022-Decker
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87
Velo Range
3/29/21
2211
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
6/30/20
1381
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/30/20
2086
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Slider
77 - 80
Velo Range
8/01/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/01/20
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/20
350
Distance (max)
8/01/20
75
Sweet Spot %
6/30/20
-
Hand Speed (max)
-
Bat Speed (max)
-
Rot. Acc (max)
11
Hard Hit %
8/01/20
7.26
60
8/01/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
89
INF Velo
6/30/20
-
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)
7.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.7
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).
4.41
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
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.2
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.
Future Games Showcase (IN, MO, KY, TN, Select 2)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
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).
2211
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.
25.7
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).
73.8
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).
2086
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).
77.2
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).
1381
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).
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 86.9
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,303
Spin Rate (max)
2,211
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.6
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 77.7
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,402
Spin Rate (max)
1,381
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 92.25 mph. Begins in an athletic tall stance with an smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is average, shows rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 89 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.34. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a very quick arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Shows a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 85-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; showed very consistent command and running action with heavy movement. He shows consistent command and tight action on his 11/5 curveball (73-75). His changeup (77-78) has running action and consistent command. Had consistent control and tight action on his tight slider .
6-foot, 170 pound wiry frame. Athletic. Does a lot of things well on the field. Intriguing two-way guy. Right-handed hitter produces some natural lift with swing path. Present gap power that he flashed with a triple in game play. Posted a 4.41 home to first base time, 87 mph exit velocity off the tee. Good hands and arm strength defensively at 83 across the diamond. Shows good lateral movement and quick release.
Intriguing on the mound with clean arm action. Works the bottom half of the zone and will elevate fastball with two strikes. Occasional arm-side run on 83-84 mph fastball. Sharp downer curveball at 73 mph is effective. Has feel for 72-76 mph changeup with fastball arm speed. Scales has established himself as one of the top players in the 2022 class.