@Lukecjoseph 
22
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/24
CLASS OF 2024
OF
1B
Luke
Joseph
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/L • 22yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/24
23.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/24
40
Hard Hit %
2/04/24
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/24
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
316
Distance (max)
2/04/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/08/22
7.22
60-yd
2/04/24
3.97
30-yd
2/04/24
1.66
10-yd
2/04/24
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/04/24
66
INF Velo
1/31/21
80
OF Velo
2/04/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
72 - 73
Velo Range
3/11/24
1768
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/21
Changeup
56.2 - 56.4
Velo Range
1/31/21
1327
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/21
Curveball
53 - 54
Velo Range
1/31/21
1533
Spin Rate (avg)
1/31/21
Slider
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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)
7.22
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.2
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).
5.12
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
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).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
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.
13.8
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).
79.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
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.
27.4
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
19.4
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.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
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).
1768
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.
26.2
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).
53.0
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).
1533
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).
56.3
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).
1327
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).
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
69.8
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
53.7
Velocity (max)
52.4 - 53.6
Velo Range
50.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,547
Spin Rate (max)
1,533
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
56.4
Velocity (max)
56.2 - 56.4
Velo Range
54.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,351
Spin Rate (max)
1,327
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
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)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
53.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
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.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
76.17
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Physical
2024
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.
OF Luke Joseph (Lake Forest) impressed throughout his round of BP on Sunday. Equipped with a muscular build at 6-foot, 190-pounds, Joseph worked his max EV up to 95.1 mph throughout his round while staying on the sweet spot 50% of the time per TrackMan, also creating 20.2 G’s of average rotational acceleration. The right-handed hitter displayed quick hands through the zone, staying on top of the baseball with strong hands, he also displayed impressive balance throughout his operation and through impact. He’ll be an intriguing bat to keep tabs on this coming spring.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strength throughout, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly back of center in set up, gathers into back leg, lands centered and balanced. Quick hands and barrel through the zone, stays on top of the baseball, strength in the hands, maintains balance through impact. 70.2 mph bat speed with 20 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 80 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, plays through with intent, two-hand gather, one-hand gather off to the side at times.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with some rhythm, easy effort, works in line, lands squared.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70, 66-69 mph. Straight action, occasional run. T1917, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 53-54 mph. Gradual 1/7 breaker. T1547, 1532 average rpm.
CH: 56-56 mph. Maintains arm speed, sinking action. T1350, 1327 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Upright balance stance, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride. Quick hands, long level bat path, gets extension after contact, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 79.68 max exit velocity, averaged 67.42 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Clean transfer, plays through the baseball.
Run: 5.12 runner in the 60.