Super 60 Spotlight: '23 RHP Luke Guth
February 9, 2023
A metrics darling from the Super 60, Guth showed he didn't need his best velocity to compete on the big stage. Still green physically at 6-foot-2, 170lbs, the wiry righty hammered the zone with a 4.6 foot average release height, which gave his high-spin heater "invisiball" traits at times when thrown above the belt. The Vanderbilt signee drew rave reviews on his ability to spin, leading the entire event in AVG FB spin (2559), as well as placing 2nd in peak breaking ball spin (3088rpms).
More impressively, Guth has been working on improving the CH, which displayed hard fade to the arm-side of the plate and one of its better looks feel wise (18 inch HM). A 5-6 mph deficit off of the FB should allow for swing/miss when located for strikes.
Considering his natural compete level in-game and manipulation of the FB to either side of the plate (run and cut), it comes as no surprise that the Franklin native was the state strikeout leader in 2022.
Some notes from our national scouts in attendance: "RHP Luke Guth (Franklin Area, PA; Vanderbilt) intrigued on the mound, even if he wasn’t among the fastball velo leaders. Sitting mostly 89-90 mph, Guth showcased all kinds of alluring metrics with his fastball, most obviously its spin, as it ripped through the zone at an average of 2,559 rpm. His low average release height (4.6 feet), quick arm speed, and lean 6-foot-2 physique are each reasons he remains a close follow this spring."
Luke Guth
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Franklin AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Keystone Bombers
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Height: 6-2Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
91
Max FB
(03/24/22)
88 - 91
FB
(03/24/22)
75 - 76
CB
(03/24/22)
83 - 85
CH
(02/05/23)
84 - 85
SL
(08/05/21)
Position
7.11
60-yard
(08/03/19)
91
INF Velo
(06/15/20)
91
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
89.2 - 90.1
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
88.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2676
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2559
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.4
Velo Range
89.2 - 90.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
88
Spin Rate (max)
2676
Spin Rate (avg)
2559
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.2
Velo Range
83.2 - 84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.6
Spin Rate (max)
2439
Spin Rate (avg)
2333
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
66.8 - 69.4
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
2487
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
2328
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.3
Velo Range
66.8 - 69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.3
Spin Rate (max)
2487
Spin Rate (avg)
2328
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
80.7
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
76.8 - 79.5
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
3088
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
3040
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/05/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/05/23)
HM (max)
(02/05/23)
HM (avg)
(02/05/23)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/05/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
80.7
Velo Range
76.8 - 79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.4
Spin Rate (max)
3088
Spin Rate (avg)
3040
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.3
Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
82.7 - 85.2
Velo Range
(02/05/23)
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
2369
Spin Rate (max)
(02/05/23)
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/05/23)
IVB (max)
(02/05/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/05/23)
HM (max)
(02/05/23)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/05/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/05/23)
Zone %
(02/05/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
85.3
Velo Range
82.7 - 85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.9
Spin Rate (max)
2369
Spin Rate (avg)
2124
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1877
Spin Rate (avg)
1877
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
253
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
344
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.3
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
344
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/15/20)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/15/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/15/20)
Sweep+
(06/15/20)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(02/05/23)
Stride Length (avg)
(02/05/23)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(02/05/23)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(02/05/23)
Arm Speed (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(02/05/23)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(02/05/23)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Slot (avg)
(02/05/23)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(02/05/23)
Arm Path (avg)
(02/05/23)
Deception (avg)
(02/05/23)
Torque (avg)
(02/05/23)
Efficiency (avg)
(02/05/23)
Sequencing (avg)
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
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)
Swift
Swift
1.93
RSi (max)
(02/05/23)
1.93
RSi (avg)
(02/05/23)
1421
Jump Power (max)
(02/05/23)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
(02/05/23)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
(02/05/23)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
RSi (max)
1.93
RSi (avg)
1.93
Jump Power (max)
1421
Jump Height (max)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
25.2
Videos
(2/5/23)
Player News
- 2023 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 27, 2023
- Super 60 Spotlight: '23 RHP Luke Guth - Feb 9, 2023
- 2023 Super 60: Statistical Analysis - Feb 8, 2023
- PA Rankings Update: Class of 2023 - Sep 7, 2022
- Rankings Update: Class of 2023 - May 12, 2022
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 21, 2022
- PBR-T Pennsylvania Select Scout Blog: Day 2 - Jul 17, 2021
- PBR-T Pennsylvania Select Scout Blog: Day 1 - Jul 16, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 5 - May 11, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2 - Apr 13, 2021
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1 - Apr 5, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Fastball Spin Rate / Class of 2023 - Jan 28, 2021
- Most Viewed Player Profiles of 2020: #3 - Luke Guth - Dec 21, 2020
- Summer Rankings Release: Class of 2023 - Sep 24, 2020
- PA State Games: Top INF Velocities - Jun 22, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2023 Pitchers - Jun 9, 2020
- Rankings Release: Class of 2023 - May 13, 2020
- PBR Junior Future Games Update: Team Pennsylvania 14U Roster Finalized - Apr 10, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Central | PA | 02/11 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
| 2023 Northeast ProCase | PA | 02/12 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Southwest - Session 1 | PA | 02/18 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
| 2023 Preseason ID: Southwest - Session 2 | PA | 02/18 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
| 2023 Rising Stars: West (35% Full) | PA | 02/19 | All American Fieldhouse / Monroeville, PA |
| 2023 Preseason ID: East (SOLD OUT) | PA | 02/26 | In the Net / Palmyra, PA |
| Preseason ID: Northeast | PA | 03/03 | The Sports Factory of NEPA / White Mills, PA |
| 2023 Preseason ID: PA Last Chance (SOLD OUT) | PA | 03/04 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
| 2023 Rising Stars: East (70% Full) | PA | 03/11 | Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA |
Super 60 report
Physical: Lean, wiry athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with competitive fire and feel to pitch.
Pitching: RHP. Starts slightly offset from the far left corner of the rubber; above-average pace in the delivery down the slope with repeatable parts and an ultra-fast arm. Shorter, medium H 3/4 slot that throws out of a lower release height (4.6), adding some life to an 89-90 mph FB at 2550+ AVG rpms. Mixed two-plane breaker in the upper-70's, above 3000+ numerous times, and faded a mid-80s CH to arm-side.
+ 2019 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)