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.
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 1.99
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.96 - 1.98
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
13.6
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.13
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
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.
Ranked No. 92 in Ohio's 2027 class. 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame. Defensively, the arm leads the profile — premium arm strength behind the plate at 80 mph with top pop times of 1.93-1.99, and a 7.22 laser-timed 60. At the plate, produced a sturdy 95 mph exit velocity.
6/23/25
Luke Zicka, Loveland (OH), 2027 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room to grow. Long and lanky with room to add weight. Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a wide base Level swing 66.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 286' max distance. Generates power through the lower half. Top EV of 96 Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-76 mph. Accurate Arm Defense: 1.96-1.98 pop times. Quick feet and release leading to a pop time under 2.0. Soft hands and active feet help him field through the ball on line in the OF ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60.
1/27/24
Luke Zicka: C, (2027) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple loose swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.13. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room to grow. Long and lanky with room to add weight.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with a wide base Level swing 66.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 286' max distance. Generates power through the lower half. Top EV of 96
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. OF-76 mph. Accurate Arm
Defense: 1.96-1.98 pop times. Quick feet and release leading to a pop time under 2.0. Soft hands and active feet help him field through the ball on line in the OF
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Luke Zicka: C, (2027) Loveland, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. (57.8 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple loose swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.13. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.