Luke
Parkinson

Bradley recruit. Currently ranked No. 24 in the state’s senior class. Listed at a strong yet still projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame with lean strength throughout the frame. Got the start for Whitnall and tossed four innings allowing two earned runs on one hit, five walks and struck out seven batters. Got into some trouble early on in the first before striking out the side to get through a scoreless first inning. Parkinson would cruise until the fourth inning picking up a number of strikeouts and whiffs along the way (15 total whiffs) before Marquette would start applying pressure to the defense on the basepaths. Mostly two pitches throughout the outing, the fastball worked consistently in the upper-80s, topping out at 90 mph with life and ride through the zone and spun a bigger 12/6 breaking ball at 70-73 mph. Still an immense ceiling to the right-hander and remains a follow as the spring continues to progress.

Senior Future Games 2025: Currently ranked No. 30 in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. Displaying an athletic, long-levered 6-foot-3, 174-pound frame, Parkinson secured swings-and-misses with his lively fastball. The right-hander was able to collect six whiffs with his three-pitch mix, placing each pitch around the zone. His fastball was 85-89 mph, topping 90 mph with an IVB max of 20.4”. He utilized a sharp curveball at 68-71 mph with 2,525 rpm and -20.4” IVB max. He also flashed a changeup at 77-81 mph with mostly straight action. Parkinson tossed two scoreless innings, only allowing one hit and two walks with three strikeouts.

Uncommitted, a top 30 ranked player in the state. Luke possesses a highly projectable and athletic, 6-foot-3, 175lb frame. Starting the game for Whitnall versus Glendale, Luke settled in after an erratic first, collecting seven strikeouts across four innings, walking four, and picked up the win. Parkinson carries confidence on the mound paired with an attack mindset. He showcased a power fastball with feel for the zone and an ability to mix in off-speed.

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 30 in the state’s junior class, standing at 6-foot-3, 174 pounds with room to add to the frame. Got the start on the mound and struck out five batters across five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, earning the win. Working in rhythm on the mound with balance throughout the delivery with both pitches working out of the same window. The fastball plays with life and carry in the mid-80s, looking like a pitch that can miss bats in the zone in the future, to pair with a bigger 11/5 breaking ball in the low-70s and flashed a changeup at 74 mph.

+ This is our staff’s first viewing of RHP Luke Parkinson (Whitnall, 2026) in a showcase setting on the mound. The 6-foot-3, 175 pound long levered prospect put together one of the loudest bullpen sessions of the day. His delivery was smooth and fluid with a balanced leg tuck before getting down the mound with intent. He showcased an extremely quick arm and deployed an explosive fastball through the hitting zone up to 90 mph with a max IVB of 20.0 inches. The curveball flashed two-plane out pitch weapon potential at 67-68 mph. He rounded out his arsenal with a 75-76 mph change up with late fade. The arsenal will continue to refine and the stuff will continue to tick up as the long-levered right-hander matures and gets stronger. Overall, Parkinson’s performance and stuff was extremely impressive and our staff will be locked into his game looks on the mound going forward.

Luke Parkinson, Whitnall (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Highly projectable frame. Athletic.
Delivery: High tuck with balance, smooth and fluid, high leg swing finish with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action, up on time, explosive through release, extremely quick arm.
FB: T90, 87-89 mph. Carry and run through the hitting zone, heavy and explosive through the hitting zone. T2405, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Two plane breaker, flashes out pitch weapon potential, developing feel for the pitch. T2285, 2108 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Late fade with depth, has feel for the pitch. T1818, 1582 average rpm.
ATH: 22.80 max vertical.

Luke Parkinson, Whitnall (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 158-pounds. Lean, long build, upside frame, room to add throughout, some strength in lower half.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, crouched set up, rocks back into hitting position. Short path, inside path with extension through it, back spins balls to both gaps. 64.9 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.0 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm action, loose and easy, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Twitchy, long levers, smooth hands, rangy to both sides, gains momentum towards the target through the ball.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 23.60 max vertical.