@LukeGatzke 25.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/11/26
CLASS OF 2028
OF
Luke
Gatzke
Rockwall-Heath (HS) • TX
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Dallas Tigers - Davis
5' 11" • 165LBSR/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Dallas Tigers - Davis
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/11/26
40.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/11/26
64
Hard Hit %
1/11/26
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/11/26
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/11/26
376
Distance (max)
1/11/26
55
Sweet Spot %
1/11/26
6.54
60-yd
1/11/26
3.68
30-yd
1/11/26
1.57
10-yd
1/11/26
21.4
Run speed (max)
1/11/26
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
1/11/26
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
376
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.74
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.
North Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 11, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
North Texas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 11, 2026
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
25.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.57
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.68
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
75.6
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- North Texas Preseason All-State: Outfielder Analysis - Feb 5, 2026
- 2026 Preseason All-State Leaderboard: Max Exit Velocity - Jan 20, 2026
- 2026 Preseason All-State Leaderboard: 60 Times - Jan 19, 2026
- North Texas Preseason All-State: Positional Data Dive - Jan 15, 2026
- North Texas Preseason All-State: 2028/2029 Quick Hits - Jan 14, 2026
- North Texas Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 13, 2026
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Physical
2026
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 Gatzke, Rockwall-Heath (TX), 2028
Positional Profile: OF RHH/CF Projects well physically, will add strength. WAA runner, quickness present, will get his share of SB's. Glides to baseball with range, plus defender. Raw arm strength will develop, arm works well.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Projects well physically. Width to shoulders and back present, good lower.
Hit: RHH. Rotational back foot, gets rotated, foot works away from plate hindering use of lower 1/2. Drive foot onto ball of foot with direction to pitcher to increase use of lower. Hits into firm front leg, solid posture at contact. Stride foot stays into ground, hits from ground up. Barrel/hands in nice launch position. Solid path to hit zone with hands. Pulls off slightly, work hands down inside line of batters box for extension thru baseball. 70.7 mph bat speed with 34 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.8 mph. 376' max distance. Solid bat/power combo projected. Adjustments will firm contact consistency and impact.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Arm works, sets feet/body to throw. Will have avg HS raw arm strength in future if not better.
Defense: CF'r glides to baseball, breaks down well to field, solid fielding ball off left foot out front. Plus defender.
ATH: 6.54 runner in the 60. 1.57 and 3.68 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. WAA runner, quickness to start. Solid run form and stride length. 25.00 max vertical.