77.9
Velocity (max)
11/06/22
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
Luke
Laufman
Walnut Hills (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Durham Bulls
6' 1" • 165LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Durham Bulls
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
77.1 - 77.7
Velo Range
11/06/22
1640
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/22
Changeup
67.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
11/06/22
1917
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/22
Curveball
64.2 - 66.4
Velo Range
11/06/22
1954
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/22
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Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1611
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.
21.1
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).
64.7
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).
1840
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).
68.2
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).
1804
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).
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase (Invite Only)
Nov 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 77.7
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,724
Spin Rate (max)
1,599
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.5
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 66.4
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,809
Spin Rate (max)
1,740
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.2
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,672
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 64.3
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,915
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 67.4
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,796
Spin Rate (max)
1,755
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.6
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,724
Spin Rate (max)
1,640
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.3
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.9
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,917
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Pitching Velos
2022
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)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase - Nov 7, 2022
- 2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Mar 11, 2022
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State - Feb 21, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Southern Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 9, 2022
- 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State - Jan 18, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 12, 2022
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Luke Laufman: LHP, (2024) Walnut Hills, OH. 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic projectable frame. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. He has in line shoulders with an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Has command around the zone and some action. (Max spin 1723; Avg 1598). Shows control around the zone and some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1754; Avg 1751).
Luke Laufman: LHP, (2024) Walnut Hills, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a tall balance point. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 74-75 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1672; Avg 1606). Had early action on his 1/7 curveball (62-63). (Max spin 1914; Avg 1815). His changeup (64-66) had slight action.
Luke Laufman: LHP, (2024) Walnut Hills, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Changeup (67-69 mph). Threw his fastball 75-77 mph. Shows sinking tailing action. (Max spin 1723; Avg 1639). Had sweeping action on his 2/8 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 2014; Avg 1953). He ran a 4.46 30 yard dash.