@lukekessler7 
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/04/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
C
Luke
Kessler
St. James (HS) • SC
5' 11" • 196LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Diamond Devils Black 17u
5' 11" • 196LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Diamond Devils Black 17u
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/04/25
19
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/25
80
Hard Hit %
6/04/25
100
Exit Velocity (max)
2/01/25
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/04/25
362
Distance (max)
2/01/25
63
Sweet Spot %
6/19/25
7.27
60-yd
2/01/25
4.05
30-yd
2/01/25
1.77
10-yd
2/01/25
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/01/25
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
81
C Velo
2/01/25
1.86 - 1.94
Pop Time
6/04/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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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).
1.86 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5978
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).
95.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.3732
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.
2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Diamond Devils
Jun 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
315
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston (2026-2028 Grads)
Jun 4, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
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.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
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.
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston (2026-2028 Grads)
Jun 4, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
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.
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
0.85
RSI (max)
24.8
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.27
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.
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston (2026-2028 Grads)
Jun 4, 2025
Vald
1.85
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.58
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
2.01
RSI (max)
19.4
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2.01
RSI (max)
22.1
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Diamond Devils UpperClass: Running Times - Jul 3, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Position Player Scouting Reports - Jun 27, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Diamond Devils UpperClass: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 27, 2025
- 2025 Prep Baseball Scout Day: Diamond Devils UpperClass: Data Dive - Jun 26, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Superlatives - Position Players - Jun 20, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jun 17, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Jun 16, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 12, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Charleston 2025: Data Dive - Jun 6, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Superlatives - Position Players - Feb 20, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 18, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Quick Hitters Upperclass Position Players - Feb 17, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Feb 10, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 7, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Data Dive - Feb 5, 2025
- St. James vs Socastee Scout Blog - May 1, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Blast Leaders - Feb 8, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Swift Athletic Leaders - Feb 7, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 5, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Feb 2, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Statistical Leaders - Feb 1, 2024
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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.
Positional Profile: C/C
Body: 5-11, 196-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned build at 5-11, 196 lbs. Maturing physically with present strength showing.
Hit: RHH. Excellent swing plane efficiency. Balanced attack angle allows for line drive production. 73.4 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 93.4 mph. 350' max distance. Shows present power with ability to drive balls out of the park to all fields. Exceptional grip strength supports power potential.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Outstanding pop times shows elite catching tools of strong arm and quick transfer
Defense: 1.86-1.94 pop times. Quick feet and good exchanges while showing off big arm strength.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.23 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.40 max vertical.