Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

2B
RHP

Luke
Askew

Rogers Heritage (HS) • AR
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: 5Star National Gold

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
10.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/22/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/23
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/22/22
276
Distance (max)
1/28/23
33
Sweet Spot %
1/28/23
Run
7.61
60
1/22/22
4.28
30-yd
1/28/23
1.81
10-yd
1/28/23
17.3
Run speed (max)
1/28/23
Defense
84
INF Velo
1/22/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
9/16/22
83 - 85
Velo Range
9/16/22
2085
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23

Changeup

72.2 - 73.9
Velo Range
1/28/23
1822
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/22

Curveball

67 - 69
Velo Range
1/28/23
2567
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/22

Slider

68.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
1/28/23
2586
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23

Positional Tools

2023
2022
Infield Velocity
82.0
60 Yard Dash
7.61
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Position
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Position
7.61
60-yard
84
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
80.9
Distance Max
276
Distance Avg
136
Launch Angle Avg
16.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
83.5
Distance Max
232
Distance Avg
105
Launch Angle Avg
12.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
105
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.2
Bat Speed Max
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
67.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
18.4
Bat Speed Max
65.4
Bat Speed Avg
63.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2085
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2554
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1809
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2586
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1997
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2567
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1822
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.7
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,204
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,618
Spin Rate (max)
2,554
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,671
Spin Rate (max)
2,586
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 82.2
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,103
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.7
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,617
Spin Rate (max)
2,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,965
Spin Rate (max)
1,822
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
67 - 69
CB
72 - 73
CH
69 - 70
SL
PBR Cup
Sep 16, 2022
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Pitching
82
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
65 - 67
CB
72 - 73
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.81
30 Yard Dash
4.28
60 Yard Dash
7.83
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.81
30 Yard Dash
4.28
60 Yard Dash
7.83
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.28
30-yd
7.83
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
2.45
RSi (max)
2.45
RSi (avg)
1,356
Jump Power (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
21.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/28/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with present lean strength.
Delivery: Rhythmical delivery clean repeated mechanics, slight kick out to land foot, short front side with early clear to release.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm swing in back with high 3/4 slot out of repeated slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Straight with late sink to arm side. T2204, 2085 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 1-7 break with consistent break and control in zone. T2618, 2554 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Short compact with depth at plate. T2671, 2586 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm side run with play off fastball consistent to arm side. T1929, 1809 average rpm.
1/28/23
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Proportional frame with present lean strength.
Hits: RHH.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 MPH. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.
Defense:
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.
1/20/22

Player Spotlight

Luke Askew: SS/RHP, (2024) Home School, AR. 5-foot-11, 165-pound proportional athletic build. Above average fluid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in an open tall stance with a controlled compact load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is quick efficient, uses a short level swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Had a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Athletic above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 84 mph; has a quick fluid exchange, soft consistent hands, and athletic rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic quick. Used a high ¾ slot with a short quick arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a 60 time of 7.61 at the event. Athletic fluid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with quick consistent arm speed. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with downhill in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph; showed command both sides of the plate down in the zone and tight late action with straight movement. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1996). Shows gradual deceiving action and glove side in the zone control on his 11/5 curveball (65-67). (Max spin 2617; Avg 2567). His heavy changeup (72-73) showed arm side around the zone control and sinking some action.

Scout Evaluation

Luke Askew, Home School, 2024, AR

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound proportional athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Above average fluid. Begins in an open tall stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Quick efficient bat speed. High good extension on his finish, short level swing. Up the middle gap to gap approach.

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 83.5 mph.

Defense:  (IF) Soft consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick fluid exchange. Athletic above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic quick.

Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.61 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic fluid. Feel up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, short clean arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, downhill in line shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.

FB: T82. 81-82 mph. (Max spin 2102;  Avg 1996). Both sides of the plate down in the zone accuracy, tight late action, straight movement.

CB: 65-67 mph. Glove side in the zone command, gradual deceiving action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2617; Avg 2567).

CH: 72-73 mph. Arm side around the zone control, sinking some action, heavy movement.

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