87.3
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
Luke
Blackwell
Valmeyer (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: St Louis Recruits 16U National
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: St Louis Recruits 16U National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 87
Velo Range
2/24/24
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/23
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
2/24/24
2074
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
6/16/23
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Slider
75.4 - 77.2
Velo Range
2/24/24
1927
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/23
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1914
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2074
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1893
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1997
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1851
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1718
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1927
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 87.0
Velo Range
87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,975
Spin Rate (max)
1,914
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.5
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.2
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 78.9
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
2,074
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 85.8
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
2,038
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.7
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,906
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 80.1
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,994
Spin Rate (max)
1,949
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
71.0
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 71.0
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,591
Spin Rate (max)
1,483
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 2 - Mar 27, 2024
- IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 1 - Mar 20, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Takeaways - Feb 28, 2024
- Illinois Fall Winners: Pitchers - Dec 15, 2023
- Illinois 2026 Rankings: Newcomers - Dec 7, 2023
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2023
- St. Louis Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2023
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Uncommitted. Blackwell had an impressive week going 7-for-12 (.583) at the plate with a home run, three triples, a double and 12 RBIs. He started on the mound against Okawville, and struck out nine in four innings of work while allowing two hits.
Uncommitted. Blackwell went 5-for-10 with two doubles, six walks, three RBI, five runs scored, and two stolen bases offensively. On the mound, he got the save on Saturday against Midland Varna (0-4-1).
Blackwell stands in a 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame with long levers and seemingly more to come. His fastball comes out of his hand clean, and sat 86-87 mph with some arm-side action. He showed a short breaking slider that sat in the mid-70s, as well as an upper-70s change-up with an average of 17.3 inches of fade.
Putting together perhaps the most intriguing look during bullpens was RHP Luke Blackwell (Valmeyer, 2026). Blackwell stands in at an athletic 6-foot-3, 190-pounds with a short, compact arm action that works out of a tight window with some deception. Blackwell’s fastball played at 84-85 mph, topping at 86.1 mph, which was one of the day’s hardest marks, and he consistently threw it for strikes, too. Playing off of his fastball, Blackwell landed a slider with subtle sweep for strikes at 74-76 mph and he also threw a changeup at 75-76 mph that played with arm-side run.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Athletic, easy delivery, medium leg lift into tall/fall delivery, lands square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action. 3/4 slot. Hides the ball.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Clean with life out of the hand. 4-seam characteristics that play up in the zone. T2089, 2038 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Horizontal action that flashed depth. Out-pitch potential. T1945, 1927 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Circle-change, arm-side run with depth that plays down in the zone. T1936, 1906 average rpm.
RHP Luke Blackwell (Valmeyer, IL, 2026) is a lanky, long-levered projectable athlete to follow from this event with his high school career set to start shortly. Blackwell moves down the mound well for standing at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds and, with a few mechanical adjustments, should add more velocity down the road, presently topping at 80 mph. He spun a 69-71 mph breaking ball around the zone, and flashed arm-side feel for his 71-73 mph changeup, throwing it at fastball arm speed.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean frame with highly projectable levers.
Delivery: Tempo'd delivery, front hip turns in at balance point, gets onto his backside some to get downhill. Works across body, lands onto an open toe, square finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with a high back elbow that finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Cuts it some, strikes. Clean out the hand, more velocity to come soon. T1994, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin with depth at times, developing feel for the zone. T1979, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, thrown at fastball arm speed, feel to fade it to the arm-side of the plate. T1591, 1483 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Lean frame with highly projectable levers.
Delivery: Tempo'd delivery, front hip turns in at balance point, gets onto his backside some to get downhill. Works across body, lands onto an open toe, square finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action with a high back elbow that finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Cuts it some, strikes. Clean out the hand, more velocity to come soon. T1994, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin with depth at times, developing feel for the zone. T1979, 1851 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Kills spin, thrown at fastball arm speed, feel to fade it to the arm-side of the plate. T1591, 1483 average rpm.