20.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/24/22
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Lukas
Mendez
Hilltop (HS) • CA
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: GBG
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: GBG
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/22
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/22
-
Hard Hit %
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/03/23
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/03/23
325
Distance (max)
3/20/22
64
Sweet Spot %
3/20/22
7.77
60
6/03/23
4.12
30-yd
6/03/23
1.69
10-yd
6/03/23
16.8
Run speed (max)
6/03/23
68
INF Velo
7/06/22
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
6/03/23
2.18 - 2.28
Pop Time
6/03/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.20
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.49
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: SoCal
Jun 3, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
224
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.36
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
SoCal Underclass Game (Invite-Only)
Sep 24, 2022
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.36
30-yd
8.05
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
1.34
RSi (max)
1.34
RSi (avg)
1,532
Jump Power (max)
22.7
Jump Height (max)
22.7
Jump Height (avg)
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.92
10-yd
4.49
30-yd
8.20
60-yd
16.5
Run speed (max)
7.3
Run Speed (avg)
1.02
RSi (max)
1.02
RSi (avg)
1,358
Jump Power (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
22.0
Jump Height (avg)
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Lukas Mendez, Hilltop (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 193-pounds. Larger build. Present strength in hands and lower half.
Defense: 2.21-2.35 pop times. Average catch/throw skills. Present blocking ability.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. Short AA. Average quickness to release from behind the dish. 2/3 accurate throwdowns. Average arm strength for level.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Slight lean into backside. Simple trigger. Foot gets down early. Hands load into a good launch position. Above average bat speed (71mph avg.) Uphill path through. LD single to left during game action. Balanced throughout.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Larger frame. Starting to fill out. Present strength in upper/lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up with hands close to ear. Simple trigger. Foot gets down early as hands push back into solid launch position with knob to the catcher. Flat bat path. Some rollover of wrists at times. Balanced at finish. Above average bat speed for level. Had 2 LD barrels in game action.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 68 mph. At 3rd show a slight stab when throwing across the diamond to an over the top slot. At C shorter arm action with a slight pause in the back. Present accuracy from both spots.
Defense: Present glove skills at 3B. Good glove-hand exchange allowed for quickness in getting of throws. Average feet. Throwdown fundamentals were there behind the plate. Needs an increase in quickness in footwork and alignment to get off better pops. Receiving/blocking skills were shown in game action.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Medium frame that is filling out. Strong upper half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic set up. Hands load back into a good launch position and foot gets down early. Quick/strong hands. Flat path with above average bat speed. Good use of lower half. Gap to gap LDs throughout round. Power potential is there.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. INF - 65 mph. At 3rd showed a medium path with a slight stab. Average arm strength for level. Shorter arm action on throwdowns. 4/5 accurate throwdowns.
Defense: Showed solid fundamentals at 3B. Good glove work and funnel. Decent feet that play back at times. Needed regather to get off throws with present glove tap. Solid exchange on throwdowns with good footwork gaining ground towards second. Average framing/receiving ability.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.