21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Alexander
Burke
Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
5' 6" • 135.4LBS
• 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
5' 6" • 135.4LBS• 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2027 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2027 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
23.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/12/25
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/12/25
271
Distance (max)
10/20/24
55
Sweet Spot %
10/12/25
7.85
60-yd
10/12/25
4.26
30-yd
10/12/25
1.77
10-yd
10/12/25
17.1
Run speed (max)
10/12/25
76
INF Velo
2/19/24
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
10/20/24
2.16 - 2.38
Pop Time
10/20/24
Fastball
73
Velocity (max)
6/26/25
68 - 73
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
58 - 59
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 61
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.3
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Position
8.07
60-yard
2.16 - 2.38
Pop Time
73
INF Velo
69
C Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Position
8.02
60-yard
2.19 - 2.36
Pop Time
76
INF Velo
66
C Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
137
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.3882
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).
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2775
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.
Class of 2027 Showcase
Oct 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
69.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
68.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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.
Class of 2027 Showcase
Oct 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.02
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.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.85
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
81.44
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.
64.17
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Physical
2025
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.
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.
INF/C Alexander Burke (Oak Park-River Forest, 2027) provides an intriguing switch-hitting profile with defensive versatility. On the infield, Burke is an advanced defender with fluid actions and timing, boasting confident hands and clear feel for the position. Behind the plate, he has a quick transfer while working in-line from the chute, quick release with a best pop-time of 2.16 seconds. His left-handed swing appears to be ahead of his right side at the moment, working with rhythm in his hands and a flat path with feel to use the whole field.
Positional Profile: C/MIF
Body: 5-9, 130 pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame with room for added strength.
Hit: SH. Weight on back leg, double tap stride, quiet leg kick, bat wiggle, low hands. RH: Flat path, longer through the zone, some rhythm in the hands, works to stay up the middle. LH: Hands rock back with rhythm and work into a flat path, intent to elevate at times up the middle and the other way, can use the whole field and stay through it opposite field. 60.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 mph max exit velocity (69.9 avg.); 271-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 73 mph. INF: Easy arm action, high 3/4 slot. C: Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.16-2.38 pop time range; INF: Quick hands and actions, confident one-hand gather out front, plays with timing, smooth, advanced actions and timing. C: Quick transfer and hands, works in-line down to second, quick release.
Athletic Testing: 8.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.93 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-5, 132-pounds. Proportional, has room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. RH: Balanced setup, toe-tap stride, hand load down towards the center of the body, aggressive lower half. LH: Balanced closed setup, toe-tap stride, hands rock back slightly, linear lower half. RH: Level path, direct to the ball, works line drives to the middle of the field. LH: Long slightly uphill bat path with intent to lift the ball. Middle to pull-side approach. 60 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 68.6 mph. 266’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 76 mph. INF: Short arm action, low 3/4 arm slot. C: Short arm action, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.19-2.36 pop times. INF: Smooth glove, easy movements, quick transfer. C: Quick transfer, feet work in-line.
Run: 8.02 runner in the 60.