CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Luke
Walton
Wisconsin-La Crosse
Farmington (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: MN Mash
Farmington (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: MN Mash
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/22
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/22
21.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/22
25
Hard Hit %
3/20/22
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/22
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/20/22
277
Distance (max)
3/20/22
88
Sweet Spot %
3/20/22
7.08
60
3/20/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
3/20/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
3/20/22
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
3/20/22
1792
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Changeup
76.6 - 78.1
Velo Range
3/20/22
1611
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
70.7 - 71.6
Velo Range
3/20/22
1875
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22
Positional Tools
2022
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
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.
10.4
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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.
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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.
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
1792
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.
22.5
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).
77.3
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).
1611
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).
71.1
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).
1875
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).
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,792
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 71.6
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,875
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 78.1
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,611
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.3
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,865
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 72.9
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,590
Spin Rate (max)
1,543
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2021
2020
2019
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)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
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).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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)
64.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 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)
Notes
News
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Pitchers - Apr 28, 2022
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Infielders - Apr 27, 2022
- PBR Minnesota 2022 High School Preview: Farmington Tigers - Mar 31, 2022
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Instant Analysis - Mar 22, 2022
- PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads): Instant Analysis - Jul 1, 2021
- PBR MN- Top Peak Bauer Units Of 2020 - Dec 3, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Avg. Induced Vertical Break Of 2020 - Dec 2, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Avg. Horizontal Break Of 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Spin Rates Of 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Blast Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part Two) - Nov 26, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Blast Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part One) - Nov 25, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part Two) - Nov 24, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Hitting Metrics Of 2020 (Part One) - Nov 23, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Fastball Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Infield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 18, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Exit Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 17, 2020
- PBR MN Underclass Prospect (2023 Grads)- Infielder Evaluations - Jul 29, 2020
- PBR MN Underclass- 2023 Grads- Instant Analysis - Jun 19, 2020
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open stance. Controlled load. Handsy swing. Good barrel contact through the round. Mid/pull approach with line drive contact. Contact type hitter. Flashed barrel pop
Power: 92.5 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Accurate throws
Defense: Stays behind the ball and plays into the throw. Average routine glove an
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch. Uptempo delivery, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm. ¾ slot.
FB: T80.5, 78.9-80.3 mph. T2031, 1792 average rpm. Slight arm side run.
SL: 70.7-71.6 mph. T2025, 1874 average rpm. 10/4 shape
CH: 76.6-78.1 mph. T1733, 1611 average rpm. Some fade, keeps it down.
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean frame
Hit: Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. Gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield- Sure hands, athletic quick footwork, clean exchange. Fields the ball out front movements laterally were quick.
Arm: 77 Infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.28
Pitching: Up-tempo delivery. ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Consistent balance point, lands square, a clean finish.
FB: T78. 77-78 mph. movement, slight action.
CB: 65-68 mph. 10/4 movement, early action.
CH: 72-73 mph. Straight movement, low in the zone command.