90.3
Velocity (max)
3/02/24
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional frame
Delivery: Stretch-only, tilt-and-topple delivery. Lifts to a strong, inward turn at balance point before his shoulder work uphill and he moves down the slope with intent. Very rotational at heel-strike, tends to over rotate.
Arm Action: RH. Short, compact arm action that works from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-90 mph. Cutting action T2431, 2384 average rpm.
SL: 78-78 mph. Short, tight T2531, 2436 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Some fade T1889, 1849 average rpm.
Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional build
Hit: RHH. Weight starts preset in the back leg. Uses a controlled toe tap stride w/ compact upper body load & high back elbow. Turns the barrel into an upward swing plane.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph.Loose, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Abv-avg feet that play downhill, sure-handed, clean & quick exchange.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional build
Delivery: Simple, stretch-only delivery. Tall lift, front leg works down & out, lower-half works in a rotational fashion. Lands square w/ recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. FB shows some life w/ avg FB command T2462, 2371 average rpm.
SL: 75-79 mph. Flashes sharp bite, 10/4 shape T2277, 2169 average rpm.
CH: 77-80 mph. Straight CH T1902, 1779 average rpm.
RHP/3B Luke O’Keefe (Lake Central, 2025) is an athletic, two-way prospect at 6-foot, 175-pounds. On the mound his fastball worked in the 83-84 mph range, topping out at 85 mph from a clean over-the-top slot, producing tilt and ride at times. He went to a late fading changeup to pair off his fastball from a similar window, playing at 74-76 mph. To round out his three-pitch mix he went to a short 10/4 slider, 73-75 mph with bullet action. Positionally, his right-handed swing stood out as one to watch in the coming years. It's a fast, athletic swing with balance and rhythm throughout. The ball jumped off his bat differently than his peers. Defensively, he is a fundamentally-sound defender with a strong arm that topped at 81 mph (has been 84 in the past).
Luke O'Keefe, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 175-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in an open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.7 mph. 67.1 mph bat speed average. 21.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.39 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Slow-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Tall balance point, lands closed.
FB: 84-85 T 86 mph. (Max spin 2291; Avg 2120). Feel accuracy.
CB: 64-66 mph. (Max spin 2034; Avg 1992).
CH: 72-73 mph. Some fading action.
SL: 70-72 mph. Tight action, tight movement. (Max spin 2158; Avg 1935).