On Deck Spotlight - Corvallis Preseason ID - '25 Luke Wheeling
January 28, 2025
As we approach the 2025 preseason, Prep Baseball Oregon continues a series of On Deck Spotlights, highlighting players who will be in attendance at various Preseason ID events. These players have attended a Prep Baseball event in the past and will be looking to boost their metrics, show progress in their games, and continue to gain exposure in 2025.
Today, we spotlight 2025 RHP/3B Luke Wheeling. The senior out of North Bend High School was most recently seen at our Eugene Preseason ID last February. An Oregon Institute of Technology commit, Wheeling will be in attendance at the Corvallis Preseason ID at Oregon State University on Saturday, February 15th.
Below is a complete breakdown of the player, including scouting reports and video from previous looks.
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Scouting Report
Luke Wheeling, North Bend HS (OR), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Sets in slightly closed stretch position. Starts from 1B side of the rubber with hands set below the belt. Smooth gather, hands raise in sync with leg lift. Front hip leads way down the mound. Momentum carried slightly toward 1B side post-release with minimal recoil.
Arm Action: Clean hand break below the letters. 3/4 slot throws with armspeed out front. Low, loose gloveside follow.
FB: 80-81, T81.8 mph. T1960, 1839 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. T2235, 2040 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. T1476, 1343 average rpm.
Luke Wheeling, North Bend HS (OR), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base in relaxed setup. Hands loaded over rear shoulder. High stride load with quick hand fire through the zone. Head stays on ball through contact, bend in levers throughout. Quick, strong two-handed finish.
Power: 92.8 MPH peak exit velocity, averaged 85.5 MPH. 329 feet max distance
Arm: RH. INF- 83 MPH. Lower 3/4 slot throws. Low, loose gloveside follow.
Defense: Steady intent on ground ball approach. Strong base, fields in center of frame and brings ball to belt before throwing. Carries momentum through.
ATH: 6.80 60-yard dash time