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.