24.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/02/25
CLASS OF 2026
1B
3B
Luke
Ponczka
West Rowan (HS) • NC
6' 1" • 229LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star
6' 1" • 229LBSR/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
85.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/02/25
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
1/18/25
92
Hard Hit %
2/02/25
104.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/02/25
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/02/25
372
Distance (max)
2/02/25
46
Sweet Spot %
2/02/25
-
60-yd
4.41
30-yd
1/18/25
1.91
10-yd
1/18/25
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
2/02/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
9/15/23
74 - 77
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 68
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
104.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
372
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.7514
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.
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
104.1
Exit Velocity (max)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
372
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 18, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
85.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.7
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.
Preseason All-State West (Invite-Only)
Feb 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
85.3
Bat Speed (max)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Charlotte Preseason ID
Jan 18, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
82.4
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.41
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.
29.75
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Inside the Rankings: New To the 2026 Class - Mar 13, 2025
- NC High School Scout Blog: Week 2 - Mar 12, 2025
- Moore, Blevins Pace West Rowan over NW Guilford - Mar 10, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Hitters - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Blast Motion Metrics - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 12, 2025
- Superlatives: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 11, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 7, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State West Position Players - Feb 7, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars: Trackman Hitting Metrics - Feb 6, 2025
- Preseason All-State West: Data Dive - Feb 5, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars: Blast Motion Metrics - Feb 3, 2025
- Preseason All-State West Preview - Jan 31, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID: Position Player Superlatives - Jan 27, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars Position Players - Jan 27, 2025
- Podcast: Preseason Kickoff - Dudes Being Dudes - Jan 22, 2025
- Charlotte Preseason ID & Rising Stars - Data Dive - Jan 22, 2025
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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.