25.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/21/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
Luke
Applegate
Manchester (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 178LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: PF Flyers
5' 10" • 178LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: PF Flyers
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/23
25.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/23
-
Hard Hit %
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/14/24
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/07/23
321
Distance (max)
10/07/23
63
Sweet Spot %
1/14/24
6.99
60
1/14/24
4.09
30-yd
1/21/23
1.74
10-yd
1/21/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
1/21/23
-
INF Velo
94
OF Velo
1/14/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
1/21/23
79.8 - 80.7
Velo Range
1/21/23
1784
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/23
Curveball
62.7 - 65.4
Velo Range
1/21/23
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/23
Positional Tools
2024
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)
6.99
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
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.
13.4
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.2
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).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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.
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.14.24
Jan 14, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.3
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.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.5
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.
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.14.24
Jan 14, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
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).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
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).
1784
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.
22.2
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).
64.2
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).
1972
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).
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.7
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,803
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)
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 65.4
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
1,972
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.99
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.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.99
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.
2023 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 7, 2023
Swift
6.99
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1.68
RSi (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
23.9
Jump Height (avg)
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.51
RSi (max)
1.51
RSi (avg)
1,425
Jump Power (max)
25.1
Jump Height (max)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jan 15, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 15, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels - Jan 15, 2024
- Results From 2023 Ohio State Games - Oct 9, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels - Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2023
- 2023 PF Flyers/Cincy Angels Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 PF Flyers/Cincy Angels Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels - Jan 21, 2023
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Luke Applegate: OF/OF, (2026) Manchester, OH. 5-foot-10, 178-pound athletic projectable build. (70.3 mph bat speed average). (21.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, uses a short rotational swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 94 mph;had a clean exchange, next level consistent hands, and athletic in control footwork. Fielded the ball out front to the side with athletic twitchy movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used uninterrupted slot and a short very quick arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Luke Applegate: OF/RHP, (2026) Manchester, OH. 5-foot-10, 171-pound. (69.6 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a rhythmic smooth load, then used a quick small leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, above average bat speed and balanced finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 84 mph; has a quick exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. (Max spin 1803; Avg 1784).