85
Velocity (max)
3/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Louis
Walker
Minneapolis Southwest (HS) • MN
6' 4" • 185LBS
L/L • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Northstar
6' 4" • 185LBS
L/L • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Northstar
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 85
Velo Range
3/19/23
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
6/19/23
Changeup
76.7 - 78.1
Velo Range
3/19/23
1771
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
Curveball
69.6 - 72.5
Velo Range
6/19/23
2391
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
92
Exit Velocity (max)
6/19/23
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/20/22
338
Distance (max)
6/19/23
63
Sweet Spot %
6/19/23
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/19/23
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/19/23
10.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.52
60
6/19/23
4.14
30-yd
6/19/23
1.75
10-yd
6/19/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
6/19/23
71
INF Velo
3/06/21
83
OF Velo
3/20/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
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.
8.2
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).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.0
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).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
104
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.8
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2143
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.
25.7
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).
71.1
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).
2274
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).
77.4
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).
1771
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2107
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.
25.7
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).
69.1
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).
2179
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).
73.1
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).
1634
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).
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 81.7
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,160
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
72.7
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 72.5
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,441
Spin Rate (max)
2,177
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 84.9
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,194
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,403
Spin Rate (max)
2,391
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
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.1
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,825
Spin Rate (max)
1,771
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 82.2
Velo Range
82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,133
Spin Rate (max)
2,107
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.5
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,291
Spin Rate (max)
2,179
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.7
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,657
Spin Rate (max)
1,634
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.52
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.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.52
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR MN Preseason Underclass: 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Louis Walker, Minneapolis Southwest (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Ranked 57th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch, starts closed, leg lift, drops and drives down the mound
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, hand leads down, shoulders closed, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Run action T2257, 2160 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 1/7-2/8 break T2441, 2177 average rpm.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Louis Walker, Minneapolis Southwest (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Ranked 57th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Closed stance Small body and hand load with stride. Hands/barrel work down and flat through. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, mainly fly ball result 70.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. Some carry
Defense: Works to line and approach has short choppy steps. Average glove action
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Ranked 54th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-4, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Turned hybrid start, step back, straight up and tall leg lift, lands inline down the mound
Arm Action: LH. Short and tight arm action, shoulders closed, flat elbow behind, 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Run, some cut T2194, 2134 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp 1/7 break T2403, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Fade action T1825, 1771 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 165-pounds. - Long lanky frame
Hit: LHH. Simple open stance. Toe tap load and stride. Level swing plane and hands work. Comes around contact with mid/pull approach. Mostly ground ball contact
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph.
Defense: Good clean glove. Developing movements, short footwork to ball and good in release
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Balanced. Side step, over the top hands. High knee lift and slightly across the body
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, ¾ slot
FB: T82.2, 80.8-82.2 mph. T2133, 2106 average rpm. Slight run
CB: 68.7-69.5 mph. T2291, 2178 average rpm. 1/7 smaller break
CH: 72.5-73.7 mph. T1656, 1634 average rpm. Run and sink
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 140-pounds. - Long thin frame
Defense: Average feet and around bag. Hands work and make routine play
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. Tail to carry and average accuracy
Hit: LHH. Relaxed open stance. Stride and load into a slight arm bar. Swing works down and through contact. Middle approach with mainly line drive contact.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quicker tempo. Over the top delivery. Swing open down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short, higher ¾ slot
FB: T77, 74-76 mph. Occasional run.
CB: 62-64 mph. 1/7 break solid depth
CH: 68-69 mph. Solid fade