22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
SS
Jake
LaVine
College of DuPage
Metea Valley (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Baseball Illinois
Metea Valley (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Baseball Illinois
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
322
Distance (max)
2/26/22
73
Sweet Spot %
7/21/20
7.22
60
2/26/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
2/26/22
2.03 - 2.13
Pop Time
2/26/22
Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
7/21/20
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/18/20
1802
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/20
Changeup
71 - 71
Velo Range
7/21/20
1671
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/20
Curveball
65.8 - 68.4
Velo Range
7/21/20
1736
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/20
Positional Tools
2022
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 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).
78.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
11.4
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2
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).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
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.
68.4
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
1802
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.
22.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Curveball
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).
1736
Curveball
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).
70.8
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).
1671
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).
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.7
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,078
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.4
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,736
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.8
Velocity (max)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,671
Spin Rate (max)
1,671
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
77.73
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Catcher Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2022
- IL/WI Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 23, 2020
- IL/WI Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Oct 19, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Day 2 Quick Hits - Jun 20, 2020
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - Mar 30, 2020
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Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box. Balanced setup, short stride. Strong hands, compact swing, flat through the zone.
Power: 89.1 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.13 pop times. Balanced setup behind the plate. Feet work in line with the second base bag. Clean exchange
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Smooth drop/drive type delivery, sits into back hip for force production, athletic at balance point, rides downhill. Advanced hip/shoulder separation at footstrike, strong front side, works in line to target with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path works from a loose high 3/4 slot; above-average arm speed for age.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Straight movement with some jump into the zone; strikes.
CB: 67-68 mph. Spins off a loose 11/5 shape, early break into the zone.
CH: 71-71 mph. Slight deceleration in arm speed, showed occasional arm-side run.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and short stride. Aggressive swing, long path, natural lift in swing and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action plays from a high 3/4 to 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Crouched, flexible setup. Directional exchange, clean release.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Listed at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds; LaVine has a long, clean arm from a high ¾ window and sat 80-82 mph for much of his outing on Friday. He gets late arm-side-run, showed control in the zone and challenged hitters throughout. His out-pitch was a 66 mph curveball with 11/5 shape.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame. Room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quick high leg kick, short stride. Uphill path through the zone, favored his pull-side.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws produced carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Upright setup behind the dish, quick out of the crouch, clean transfer to quick release, feet shuffle in line with target, accurate throws to the bag, advanced defensive actions for age.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame. Room to grow.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quick high leg kick, short stride. Uphill path through the zone, favored his pull-side.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws produced carry.
Defense: 2.08-2.19 pop times. Upright setup behind the dish, quick out of the crouch, clean transfer to quick release, feet shuffle in line with target, accurate throws to the bag, advanced defensive actions for age.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Two way player. RHP, started on the mound against Hitters Baseball on Sunday. Pitched 6.1 innings, 11 strikeouts, 0 walks, 2 earned runs, and 5 hits. Fastball had life and sat 75-77 mph, topped 78 mph. Curveball with an 11/5 shape was working for him, 60-64 mph. Athletic frame, high ¾ arm slot, and lands slightly closed. Right handed hitter who went 2 for 2 with 2 singles and a HBP.