@VakinerLuke 84.3
Velocity (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
OF
Luke
Vakiner
Central City (HS) • NE
5' 10" • 176LBS
L/L • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Scout Prospects
5' 10" • 176LBS
L/L • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Scout Prospects
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.7 - 84
Velo Range
3/02/25
1641
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Changeup
69 - 72
Velo Range
9/11/24
1341
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Curveball
65 - 68
Velo Range
8/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/02/25
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/25
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/25
360
Distance (max)
3/02/25
100
Sweet Spot %
3/12/23
21
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
23.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
67
Hard Hit %
3/02/25
6.91
60-yd
8/26/25
4.05
30-yd
3/02/25
1.74
10-yd
3/02/25
18.7
Run speed (max)
3/02/25
83
INF Velo
8/26/25
86
OF Velo
3/02/25
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.3
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.4372
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).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4624
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).
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
238
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3625
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.
NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects- Lincoln
Aug 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects (Session Two)
Sep 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 1, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Rising Stars ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.7
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
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.
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
1641
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.
19.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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).
1307
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.6
Slider
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).
1764
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1596
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.
20.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
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).
1341
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.3
Slider
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).
1621
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,730
Spin Rate (max)
1,641
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.5
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.5
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,798
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.7
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,370
Spin Rate (max)
1,307
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,730
Spin Rate (max)
1,596
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
63.0
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 63.0
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,694
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.0
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,394
Spin Rate (max)
1,341
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Slider
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.
2.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.58
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.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.33
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.
NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.24
RSI (max)
20.6
Jump Height (max)
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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.
Luke Vakiner, CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 176-pounds. Stretch only. Uptempo leg lift with balance point gets down the mound quickly with linear momentum through foot strike.
Arm Action: LH. Longer quick arm swing out of his glove. Over the top slot
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. T1730, 1641 average rpm.
SL: 64-66 mph. T1798, 1764 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. T1370, 1307 average rpm.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.
Luke Vakiner, CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 176-pounds.
Hit: LHH. High hands with stiffer pre loaded upper half. longer toe tap load gather ody over rear leg. bigger forward move with aggressive swing.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 360' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-86 mph. feet and glove work in tandem plays with pace through the ball and strong arm
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.60 max vertical.
Luke Vakiner, Central City (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Arm Action: LH. Moving parts to motion with some jerky/funk creating some deception down the mound. Quicker rotator after foot strike flashing arm quickness through a higher 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. T1730, 1596 average rpm. Deception with life out of his hand
SL: 61-63 mph. T1694, 1621 average rpm. 11/65 slower break
CH: 65-68 mph. T1394, 1341 average rpm. Mostly straight
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Luke Vakiner, Central City (NE), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wide athletic lower half with arm bar in upper half setup. Some length in hand path with good barrel awareness producing consistent line drives to both gaps through a slightly uphill bat path.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Passive approach good low glove stays through the ball with okay momentum into throw
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Luke Vakiner, Central City, 2027
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5_7, 150-pounds.
Defense: Upbeat actions. Glove works out front with momentum through the ball at times
Arm: L/L. INF - 77 mph.
Hit: LHH. Rigid squared balanced setup. Bars out lead arm. Direct bat path with high two hand finish. Work mostly md oppo, some hard contact off the barrel with mostly line drives and fly balls in bp
Power: 84.80 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic pace with hands getting connected early. Balanced at top on leg lift. Flashes some quickness when lower half in engaged in throw
Arm Action: L/L. Long loose out of the glove. With athletic high ¾ finish
FB: T75.00, 74-75 mph.
SL: 57-60 mph.
CH: 62-64 mph.