91
Velocity (max)
4/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
3B
Luke
LaCourse
Bay City Western High School (HS) • MI
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Midland Berryhill
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Midland Berryhill
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 90
Velo Range
4/19/24
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24
Changeup
79.4 - 81.5
Velo Range
3/09/24
1873
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24
Curveball
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/22/23
2901
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24
Slider
77.2 - 78.6
Velo Range
3/09/24
2936
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/24
92
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/22
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/28/21
326
Distance (max)
7/28/21
75
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
7/28/21
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
23
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.87
60
7/28/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
7/28/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
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.
29.4
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.
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
2021 Michigan Junior Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
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).
2309
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.
26.3
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).
76.1
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).
2901
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).
80.5
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).
1873
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Slider
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).
2936
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2106
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.
24.5
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Slider
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).
2579
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2024 Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
87.3 - 88.3
Velo Range
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,361
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.0
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,929
Spin Rate (max)
2,901
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,978
Spin Rate (max)
2,936
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.5
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.5
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,921
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
85.3 - 86.6
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,283
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.6
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,658
Spin Rate (max)
2,579
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- LaCourse Looking To 'Make Memories' At Michigan State - Nov 13, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2023
- LaCourse Hoping A College Decision Comes Soon - Jan 28, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Feb 14, 2022
- 6/18-6/21 Western Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2020
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Luke LaCourse: RHP/3B, (2025) Bay City Western, MI. 6-foot-3, 205-pound. Athletic on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2283; Avg 2105).
Player Spotlight
Luke LaCourse: RHP/3B, (2025) Bay City Western, MI. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Confident fluid at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 92 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open crouched stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had a rotational swing plane and a good extension on his finish. Found some barrels in his round. Aggressive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph. Projectable on the mound, using a short compact arm action he showed good arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses decent effort. He has even shoulders with an tall balance point. Shows upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-83 mph; had control down in the zone and tilt with tight movement. (Max spin ; Avg ). Has in the zone command and early gradual action on his 12/6 curveball (67-69). (Max spin ; Avg ). Threw a flat changeup (70-74) with slight fading action and around the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Luke LaCourse, Bay City Western, 2025, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-4, 180-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident fluid. Begins in an open crouched stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. 63.6 mph bat speed average. 20.4 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short compact arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, upright finish.
FB: T83. 81-83 mph. Down in the zone accuracy, tilt, tight movement.
CB: 67-69 mph. In the zone control, early gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-74 mph. Around the zone control, slight fading action, flat movement.