22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2028
OF
SS
Lucas
Donaldson
Warren Township (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays IL Green 2028
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays IL Green 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
-
Hard Hit %
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/25
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/25
284
Distance (max)
2/15/25
60
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
-
60-yd
4.10
30-yd
2/10/24
1.81
10-yd
2/10/24
17.9
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
60
INF Velo
2/10/24
76
OF Velo
2/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
2/15/25
67.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
2/15/25
1421
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Changeup
65.9 - 67.4
Velo Range
2/15/25
1321
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Curveball
59 - 61
Velo Range
2/15/25
1632
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Slider
58 - 60
Velo Range
2/10/24
1648
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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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).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.8742
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).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
119
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.58
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).
79.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.8365
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.0
Exit Velocity (max)
67.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
191
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
22.9
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.
65.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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).
1421
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.
20.6
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).
59.7
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).
1632
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).
66.5
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).
1321
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).
69.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1336
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.
19.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.7
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).
1234
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.7
Slider
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).
1648
Slider
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).
64.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.7
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).
1403
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.
22.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.8
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).
1302
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.5
Slider
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).
1567
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
71.5
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,523
Spin Rate (max)
1,421
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)
58.7 - 60.8
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,678
Spin Rate (max)
1,632
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
68.2
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.4
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,395
Spin Rate (max)
1,321
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.6
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,421
Spin Rate (max)
1,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
60.3
Velocity (max)
57.6 - 59.7
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,707
Spin Rate (max)
1,648
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,337
Spin Rate (max)
1,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
64.4
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 64.1
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,576
Spin Rate (max)
1,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
61.0
Velocity (max)
57.6 - 59.9
Velo Range
56.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,649
Spin Rate (max)
1,567
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.6
Velocity (max)
59.9 - 61.6
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,316
Spin Rate (max)
1,302
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
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2024
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.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
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
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)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
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.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
61.75
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- McHenry Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 25, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 24, 2025
- McHenry Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 19, 2025
- McHenry Rising Stars: Pitching Analysis - Apr 24, 2024
- McHenry Rising Stars: Position Player Analysis - Apr 23, 2024
- McHenry Rising Stars ID: Takeaways & Statistical Analysis - Feb 16, 2024
- McHenry Rising Stars: Player Analysis - Apr 12, 2023
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 159.4-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, controlled delivery, medium/high leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works uphill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 67-70 mph. Mostly straight actions. T1523, 1421 average rpm.
CB: 59-61 mph. Short, vertical action. T1678, 1632 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball. T1395, 1321 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 159.4 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced with hands far back, quiet load with a quick toe tap stride. Easy with some strength, some whip in the barrel with bat-speed. 64.3 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 mph max exit velocity (81.1 avg.); 284-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Over the top, compact action.
Defense: Fields ball off front foot, stays behind the ball, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash; 20.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.75 Edge Score.
One of the better rounds of BP on the day came from INF Lucas Donaldson (Warren Township, 2028), as the right-handed hitter displayed easy effort into a loose, flat path, creating extension through the ball with balance through impact and a repeatable stroke.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg lift, gets the lower-half moving in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean, has arm-speed out front. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T70, 68-70 mph. Cutting action, clean out of the hand. T1421, 1336 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. 10/4 bite. Plays with depth at times at the bottom of the zone. T1707, 1648 average rpm.
CH: 63-65 mph. Thrown with intent, throws for strikes, similar characteristics to the fastball. T1337, 1234 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, minimal stride, quiet hands load, linear lower half. Easy effort, loose stroke, flat path with extension out front, repeats, balanced through impact.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 232’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF- 60 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Has some bounce, sure-handed, fields ball to body, works well laterally.
Run: 4.10 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Well proportioned, athletic, strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch movements. Long swing, stays through the zone, fluid throughout, balanced finish.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 191’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 58 mph. OF - 66 mph. OF: Compact, 3/4 slot. INF: High 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Active feet, soft hands, fields in stride, works on-line to home. INF: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, clean transfer, moves well side-to-side.
Run: 4.29 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only, starts feet staggered with front foot closer to third, medium leg-lift, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 59-64 mph. Plays with cutting action at times. T1576, 1403 average rpm.
SL: 58-60 mph. Short 10/4 shape. T1649, 1567 average rpm.
CH: 60-62 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T1316, 1302 average rpm.