17
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/23
CLASS OF 2027
3B
RHP
Luke
Byers
New Bern (HS) • NC
5' 7" • 145LBS
S/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Riptide
5' 7" • 145LBS
S/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Riptide
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/23
5.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
77.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/06/23
69.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/23
266
Distance (max)
7/06/23
76
Sweet Spot %
2/05/23
8.18
60
7/06/23
4.44
30-yd
7/06/23
1.9
10-yd
7/06/23
16.4
Run speed (max)
7/06/23
70
INF Velo
7/06/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70.1
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
70 - 70
Velo Range
7/06/23
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/23
Changeup
64 - 66
Velo Range
7/06/23
1784
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/23
Curveball
59.8 - 61.1
Velo Range
7/06/23
1869
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
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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).
70.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
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.
25.7
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.
Team Carolina Trials: East
Jul 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Wilmington Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.2
Exit Velocity (max)
66.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
225
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.
17.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.5
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.
Team Carolina Trials: East
Jul 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
16.9
Hand Speed (max)
15.7
Hand Speed (avg)
57.1
Bat Speed (max)
55.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Wilmington Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.0
Hand Speed (max)
15.9
Hand Speed (avg)
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
55.8
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).
70.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
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).
1799
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.
26.3
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).
60.3
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).
1757
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).
64.1
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).
1656
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).
Team Carolina Trials: East
Jul 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.1
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 70.0
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,862
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
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
61.3
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.1
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,645
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 65.6
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,843
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Wilmington Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
67.6
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 67.6
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,891
Spin Rate (max)
1,769
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
60.5
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 60.4
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,869
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
64.2
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 64.1
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,554
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
2023
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.44
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.18
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.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.44
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- TrackMan Leaders: Team Carolina Trials East - Pitchers - Jul 18, 2023
- Trackman Hitting Leaders: Team Carolina Trials - East - Jul 17, 2023
- Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Trials East - Position Players - Jul 12, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: Team Carolina Trials East - Jul 11, 2023
- Trackman Hitting Leaders: Wilmington ID/ Team Beast Scout Day - Feb 14, 2023
- TrackMan Leaders: Team Beast Scout Day & Wilmington Preseason ID - Pitchers - Feb 13, 2023
- Quick Hitters: Wilmington ID/Team Beast Scout Day - Feb 9, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: Wilmington Preseason ID/Team Beast Scout Day - Feb 8, 2023
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