@LucaRoyer23 
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/17/21
CLASS OF 2024
OF
Luca
Royer
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Hitters 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69
Bat Speed (max)
10/17/21
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/21
60
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
349
Distance (max)
2/25/23
57
Sweet Spot %
10/17/21
7.08
60-yd
2/25/23
3.97
30-yd
2/25/23
1.75
10-yd
2/25/23
19.7
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
3/07/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.8
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9
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).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
105
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.08
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.26
RSI (max)
2.26
RSI (avg)
1,973
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.25
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
58.28
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: MAC Outlook - Dec 8, 2023
- Preseason All State Upperclass: Outfield Analysis - May 9, 2023
- Preseason All State, Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - May 24, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 31, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Mar 7, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 20, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Preview Story - Oct 14, 2021
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2021
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OF Luca Royer (Lake Forest) has a 6-foot-4, 205-pound, highly-impressive, projectable build and above-average combination of tools. In the outfield he moves with easy range, plays light on his feet and natural outfield actions. His arm played true at 85 mph. Right-handed hitter, creates leverage and natural lift to the pull-side with loose strong hands and minimal effort. Royer’s peak exit velocity was 94 mph and he ran a 7.08 laser-timed 60.
Positional Profile: RF
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Broad-shouldered, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Present levers, creates leverage to the pull-side, loose strong hands, on the barrel with minimal effort.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Medium arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, gets around the ball, plays through with intent.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Athletic frame with strength in lower half.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, long stride, aggressive lower-half. Present bat strength, attacks the baseball with intent. Uphill bat path, intent to elevate, gap-to-gap approach. Middle-of-the-order power upside.
Power: 93.32 max exit velocity, averaged 83.78 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Short over-the-top slot, loose arm.
Defense: Sure-handed, moves well for size.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60. Clean, easy strides.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, short stride, subtle hand load, on time and athletic. Short path with above average bat speed, short to the baseball.
Power: 89.01 max exit velocity, averaged 82.27 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Over the top arm slot, advanced arm strength for age.
Defense: Smooth actions through the baseball, plays in stride with glove hand out front.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.