23
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2024
2B
SS
Luke
Whitney
Dexter Southfield (HS) • MA
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Nokona Braves
5' 10" • 160LBS
L/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Nokona Braves
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/23
17
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
269
Distance (max)
2/26/23
73
Sweet Spot %
2/20/22
79
INF Velo
2/26/23
80
OF Velo
2/26/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
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).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5
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).
85.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
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.
Scout Day: Nokona 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Nokona 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
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.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
Scout Day: Nokona 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Nokona 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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Notes
News
- 2023 Nokona Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- 2023 Nokona Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Nokona - Feb 27, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Nokona - Quick Hits - Feb 27, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: Nokona - Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Nokona - Feb 21, 2022
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Luke Whitney: 2B/SS, (2024) Dexter Southfield, MA. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean athletic build. Athletic and projectable in the box, Whitney recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, shows a loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 79 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 80 mph; had soft sure hands, a natural exchange, and athletic consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag and a high ¾ slot.
Luke Whitney: 2B/SS, (2024) Dexter Southfield, MA. 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.8 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Has an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; has developing, consistent feet, soft developing hands, and a clean natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a ¾ slot with a long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base.
Scout Evaluation
Luke Whitney, Dexter Southfield, 2024, MA
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (LHH) Capable. Started in a wide balanced stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 73.8 mph. 64.8 mph bat speed average. 20.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft developing hands, developing consistent footwork, clean natural exchange. Capable. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.