Luke
Martin

INF Luke Martin (Mount Pulaski) is a well-proportioned 5-foot-9, 178-pound prospect who showed well on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the right-handed hitter found barrels on numerous occasions, resulting in two doubles during gameplay. Martin showed a flat path with a direct approach that also resulted in a loud showing during batting practice including a max EV of 96.2 mph (avg. 88.8). Defensively, he flashed the leather most notably at the hot corner; looking more than comfortable at the position paired with an accurate arm across the diamond.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, crouched setup, quiet hands load, short stride, aggressive lower-half. Flat path, direct through the zone, pull-side approach. 70.1 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration. Finished gameplay 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Longer arm path, plays from multiple slots.
Defense: Fluid mover, clean footwork, shuffle steps on throws, sure-handed.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.

Body: 5-8, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, up and down leg lift trigger, gains ground. Simple, aggressive swing, slightly uphill at times, accurate barrel, middle/pull-side approach. 70.2 mph bat speed with 3 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.6 mph. 333’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Shorter arm action with quickness, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, plays with rhythm, clean transfer, athletic actions.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60

3B Luke Martin (Mt. Pulaski, 2026) took one of the top rounds of BP when it comes to 2026s in attendance. The physical 5-foot-8, 180-pound, right-handed hitter was on the barrel throughout (77%), taking intentful swings while looking to elevate the baseball throughout. Martin sent his hardest hit balls to the pull-side, producing a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph (84.5 mph avg.) with his farthest batted ball traveling 327’. From the infield he showed easy actions with soft hands and a clean release. Name to know in the 2026 class. 

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, small up/down leg lift. Strong hands, physical with bat speed, long through the zone, hard off the barrel to the pull-side. 69.6 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 finish.
Defense: Easy actions, fields from the ground up, soft hands and clean release.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.

3B Luke Martin (Mt. Pulaski, 2026) took one of the top rounds of BP when it comes to 2026s in attendance. The physical 5-foot-8, 180-pound, right-handed hitter was on the barrel throughout (77%), taking intentful swings while looking to elevate the baseball throughout. Martin sent his hardest hit balls to the pull-side, producing a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph (84.5 mph avg.) with his farthest batted ball traveling 327’. From the infield he showed easy actions with soft hands and a clean release. Name to know in the 2026 class.

INF Luke Martin (Mt. Pulaski), INF Drew Phelps (Moline) and C Talon Thompson (Routt Catholic) are a trio of 2026 bats to keep tabs on as they progress through high school. Martin especially has added strength throughout his frame since our last look and the ball was jumping off the barrel throughout hsi round of BP. Martin has strong hands and swings with controlled aggression with his hardest ball leaving the bat at 90.6 mph and a furthest batted ball of 305’.

Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with strength throughout.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, quiet fluid load. Strong hands, creates bat speed, controlled aggression, ball jumps off the barrel at times, pull-side gap.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 306’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. 3/4 slot on balls straight up, plays from different slots on the move.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup. Smooth load of the hands. Strong athletic hands, short bat path, barrel stays in the zone. Flashed juice off the barrel when synced up.
Power: 84.2 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Strong arm with backspin.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, plays through.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Medlum leg-lift into balance point, quick lower-half down the mound, tall/fall, remains in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm path into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.6, 74.3-76.3 mph. Ride through the zone,  T1746, 1570 average rpm.
CB: 64.1-65.9 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape.  T1657, 1538 average rpm.
SL: 64.0-67.0 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape.  T1685, 1632 average rpm.
CH: 67.0-68.3 mph. Mainly straight, slight fading action.  T1386, 1317 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Defense: Fields from a wide base, with two hands, flashes ability to change arm angle.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, hands lower in load. Creates whip, long through zone, path works uphill, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.57 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, leg kicks out, lands square, works in line with target, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T71, 69-71 mph. Mostly straight, plays glove side of plate.
CB: 56-59 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, depth.