21.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/29/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Lukas
Thornton
Wichita Heights (HS) • KS
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 316 Murrow 17u
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 316 Murrow 17u
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2024 National
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Best Of Stats
68
Bat Speed (max)
1/29/23
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/29/23
-
Hard Hit %
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/29/23
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/29/23
270
Distance (max)
1/29/23
82
Sweet Spot %
1/29/23
7.63
60
1/29/23
4.25
30-yd
1/29/23
1.81
10-yd
1/29/23
18.1
Run speed (max)
1/29/23
74
INF Velo
1/29/23
74
OF Velo
1/29/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
1/29/23
72 - 75
Velo Range
1/29/23
1808
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Curveball
68 - 68
Velo Range
1/29/23
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Slider
66.4 - 70
Velo Range
1/29/23
1658
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
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).
1808
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.
24.6
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).
67.7
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).
1702
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
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).
1658
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).
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.7
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,808
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)
67.6 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,720
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.0
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 70.0
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,716
Spin Rate (max)
1,658
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
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.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.25
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.02
RSi (max)
1.02
RSi (avg)
1,444
Jump Power (max)
22.6
Jump Height (max)
22.6
Jump Height (avg)
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Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for continued physically maturity.
Delivery: Operates only from the stretch. Drop and drive delivery, works with slow tempo. Tall balance point, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with long action from a high 3/4 window.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. Low spin profile. Plays with some downhill tilt and occasional arm side run. T1855, 1808 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed, plays with 12/6 shape and gradual depth. T1720, 1702 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Slightly slows his arm speed. Plays with 11/5 shape, flashed sweeping action. T1716, 1658 average rpm.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for continued physically maturity.
Hits: RHH. Stands in a tall and slightly open setup with his hands back. Toe-tap trigger, whole body load. Handsy and direct swing path, flashed feel for the barrel. Decelerates at finish.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 MPH. 270' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.OF-74 mph. Arm stabs out of the glove, works with short action from an over-the-top window.
Defense: In the infield, waits back on the baseball, reliable hands. Glove plays deep in the center of the body. In the outfield, sits back on the ball. Displayed clean hands that play deep on the glove side of the body.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.