Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 C Luke Nascimento (Iona Prep)
May 21, 2021
Luke Nascimento
Class of 2023 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 26 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Iona PrepState: NY
- Summer Team: Time to Sign
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Height: 6-1Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.08
60-yard
(08/26/21)
1.89 - 2.01
Pop Time
(08/26/21)
81
C Velo
(08/26/21)
91
Exit Velo
(10/18/20)
4.36
H-1st
(02/21/20)
Power Speed Score
(08/26/21)
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/26/21)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/18/20)
221
Distance (avg)
(10/18/20)
324
Distance (max)
(08/26/21)
Hard Hit %
(08/26/21)
Sweet Spot %
(10/18/20)
Line Drive %
(10/18/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/01/20)
Ground Ball %
(04/11/21)
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.6
Distance (avg)
194
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.1
Distance (avg)
152
Distance (max)
287
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.5
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
300
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
70.5
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
278
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.6
Distance (avg)
190
Distance (max)
310
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
(04/11/21)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(04/11/21)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
(08/26/21)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/26/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/06/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/01/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(04/11/21)
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
73.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
68.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
21.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
68.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
18.7
Bat Speed (max)
68
Bat Speed (avg)
65
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
66.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(4/11/21)
Player News
- On Deck Preview: Hudson Valley (3 of 3) - Jan 22, 2022
- Summer Prospect Showcase - Downstate: Top Bat Speed - Sep 13, 2021
- Summer Prospect Showcase: Top Exit Velocity - Sep 9, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2022 C Luke Nascimento (Iona Prep) - May 21, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Catcher Arm Strength / Class of 2022 - Feb 3, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Top C Velocities - Mar 11, 2020
- Top Prospect Games: Session II Stat Release & Quick Hits - Sep 25, 2019
- On Deck Preview: Top Prospect Games - Sep 19, 2019
- NYS Games: Full Statistical Release - Jul 5, 2019
Scouting Report
Physical: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds; strong, athletic build. 7.29 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open stance with bend in the knees while hands start up over back shoulder; gains ground with a leg lift and stride while hands take efficient load back. Lower half is aggressive hitting into a stiff front side with Swing is direct to contact with a slight uphill 2 hand finish yielding bat speed up to 71 mph per Blast Motion. Consistent hard line drive contact gap to gap; peak Trackman exit velocity of 91 MPH.
Defensively: Balanced with feet slightly off set; Athletic straight line footwork. Quality glove with clean transfers; Short arm action to a 3/4 release. 2.10-2.15 pop times. C - 77 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds; lean athletic, frame. 7.62 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Upright stance with some bend in the knees; big leg kick and stride out. Aggressive with throws his hands at the ball, finishes with an upward path. Hard line drives to all fields; peak Trackman exit velocity of 85 MPH.
Defensively: Low, wide base; quick out of the crouch gaining ground on his target. Soft hands, clean transfers; long arm swing with a ¾ arm slot . 2.02-2.07 pop times. C - 73 MPH.
Physical: 5-10, 160-pounds. Tall frame, room to fill out. 7.72 runner in the 60; 4.36 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Slightly bent at the knees, feed shoulder width apart, medium leg kick into simple load action Level swing path through the zone, quick hands that attack the ball, head stays in the zone, long one-handed finish. Strong contact pull side. 83 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.09-2.21 pop times. Solid glove work, strong footwork with exceptional glove work leading into accurate throws around the bag. Long arm swing, 3/4 release. C - 74 MPH.
At the plate, the 2022 catcher was impressive during the batting practice portion of the fall prospect games. Luke works with a slight leg lift and a quick path to the baseball. Displayed slight lift at the point of contact. Impressive round with hard consistent contact. The 2022 catcher is player to follow.
A well built 5-foot-8, 160 pounds strong frame. Ran an 8.28 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box and slightly open. Uses a slight leg kick towards the pitcher before attacking the baseball. Has a quick direct path to the baseball. Flat bat path throughout the hitting zone. Gets full extension after the point of contact. Displayed hard consistent contact. Top exit velocity was 79 MPH. Defensively- Shows above average footwork. A quick exchange and a quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. Showed an accurate arm on throws to the bag. Top throwing velocity was 71 MPH. Pop time ranged from a 2.25-2.31. The 2022 graduate has tons of upside and is a must follow.