@LWaters_20 23.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/26
CLASS OF 2027
C
1B
Luke
Waters
Southern Lee (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 197LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: C35 Brewers Scout Team 2027
6' 0" • 197LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: C35 Brewers Scout Team 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
31.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
71
Hard Hit %
2/14/26
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/26
363
Distance (max)
2/14/26
79
Sweet Spot %
2/14/26
7.72
60-yd
10/19/25
4.19
30-yd
2/14/26
1.78
10-yd
10/19/25
21.7
Run speed (max)
10/19/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/14/26
2.11 - 2.18
Pop Time
2/14/26
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
7/04/24
-
Velo Range
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.11 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.30 - 2.56
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2026
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
363
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2847
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).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2893
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.5299
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: Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Upperclass Top Prospect Games - 2026 & 2027 classes
Oct 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day 2023: C35 Baseball
Oct 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
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.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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: Central (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Upperclass Top Prospect Games - 2026 & 2027 classes
Oct 19, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.8
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.72
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 Upperclass Top Prospect Games - 2026 & 2027 classes
Oct 19, 2025
Vald
1.78
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.72
60-yd
21.7
Run speed (max)
0.89
RSI (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
65.04
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Data Dive: Preseason All-State Central Position Players - Feb 26, 2026
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State Central - Position Players - Feb 20, 2026
- Preview: Preseason All-State Central - Feb 12, 2026
- Best of Fall: Top Catchers - Jan 2, 2026
- BLAST Leaders: Top Prospect Games Upperclass - Nov 7, 2025
- VALD Athletic Leaders: Top Prospect Games Upperclass - Nov 5, 2025
- TrackMan Hitters: Top Prospect Games Upperclass - Oct 31, 2025
- Quick Hitters: Top Prospect Games - 2025 & 2026 Hitters - Oct 28, 2025
- Data Dive: Top Prospect Games Upperclass - Oct 24, 2025
- Fall Top Prospect Games: NC' s Top Talent Set to Take McCrary Park - Oct 16, 2025
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Physical
2026
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.
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.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 189-pounds. Broad shoulders. Solid strength levels
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed. High hands. Strides into the plate. Small movement in feet. Hands Settle slightly. Flat with a strong top hand. Middle to pull approach. STrong hands at impact. Average bat speed. 68 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.0 mph. 329' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Low exchange. Quick release. Over-theotop Short arm action.
Defense: 2.18-2.22 pop times. Average bend. Traditional stance. left foot forward.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.20 max vertical.