Prep Baseball Report

Top 25 Profiles of 2024: No. 21 Luke MacDonald


Conner Madding
Indiana Operations/Multimedia

As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 25 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year.  According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2024.

Coming in at No. 21 is '25 Luke MacDonald (Leo HS). A 6-foot-0, 195-pound left-handed hitter. MacDonald had a very successful junior season, earning him a spot as a Prep Baseball 3A All-State infielder. The Leo product hit .514 with 29 runs batted in and 12 extra base hits. MacDonald turns the barrel on an ideal path, his hands really work and he shows gap-to-gap strength. The senior committed to Taylor University in August and is currently ranked No. 62 in Indiana's 2025 class. 


Scouting Report

3/02/24

Luke MacDonald, Leo (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Athletic frame w/ compact strength
Hit: LHH. Hits out of a balanced setup. Hands load up & back as he loads into the back leg, hands continue to load as he makes his forward move, creates stretch. Turns the barrel on an ideal path, matches plane. Shows g2g strength w/ barrel accuracy.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Shorter arm that works from over the top
Defense: Shows foot quickness when moving laterally, feet work on-time with the catch. Sure-handed defender w/ feel for a quicker exchange. Good body control. Offensive-oriented 2B-type profile.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60.

10/15/23

‘25 INF Luke MacDonald (Leo HS) put together one of the more consistent batting practice rounds of the day, spraying firm liners all across the yard, and translated it with an opposite field triple during gameplay. The 6-foot, 180 pound LHH controls a big, leg kick stride and turns a quick & accurate barrel. The bat works level through the hitting zone with present gap power.

9/09/23

Luke MacDonald, Leo (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Starts in a wide, balanced stance. Big leg kick stride with a smooth, controlled load of the hands. Bat works slightly uphill with some gap-to-gap strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure handed defender with a quick release. Quick feet with the ability to play downhill. Capable.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.

9/09/23

Luke MacDonald, Leo (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Starts in a wide, balanced stance. Big leg kick stride with a smooth, controlled load of the hands. Bat works slightly uphill with some gap-to-gap strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Sure handed defender with a quick release. Quick feet with the ability to play downhill. Capable.
ATH: 7.04 runner in the 60.

6/12/23

Luke MacDonald, Leo (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Uses a big leg kick stride - creates stretch by loadind the hands as his body begins to go forward. Bat stays connected to the back shoulder to allow the barrel to get on plane early. Bat works slightly uphill to match plane. Gap to gap strength.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Loose, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet moving laterally, shows the ability to play downhill with left foot working on-time with the catch. Hands are sure, shows a quick release.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split.

6/12/23

Luke MacDonald, Leo (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: LHH. Wide, balanced setup. Uses a big leg kick stride - creates stretch by loadind the hands as his body begins to go forward. Bat stays connected to the back shoulder to allow the barrel to get on plane early. Bat works slightly uphill to match plane. Gap to gap strength.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Loose, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet moving laterally, shows the ability to play downhill with left foot working on-time with the catch. Hands are sure, shows a quick release.
ATH: 7.06 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split.