20.4
Hand Speed (max)
9/09/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
3B
Lawson
Fortner
Lafayette (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
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72.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/09/23
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
13
Hard Hit %
6/18/24
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/24
287
Distance (max)
6/18/24
75
Sweet Spot %
5/31/23
7.14
60
9/09/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
9/09/23
69
INF Velo
3/27/21
82
OF Velo
6/18/24
-
C Velo
-
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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).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.2
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).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.6
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 9, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Oxford Open
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Easley Baseball Club Scout Day
Jun 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 9, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Oxford Open
May 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
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.
North Mississippi Fall ID
Sep 9, 2023
Swift
7.14
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
0.84
RSi (max)
0.83
RSi (avg)
1,523
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
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.
71.5
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.
52.2
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Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic build with a solid base.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance with normal handset. Preset load and stride. Slight weightshift into swing. Showed quick hands and some loft to swing. Solid approach up the middle and to the pullside.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 287' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Looks good in the outfield. Fields ball well out front with good feet looking to make an accurate throw home.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Durable frame
Hit: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher than normal hand set. Easy load and stride as hands drop into slot. Some loft to swing. Looks to pull though hands work well and can drive the ball away if needed. Finds the gaps 64.4 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Quick arm action
Defense: Good footwork in outfield. Fields baseball out front. Some accuracy with solid arm strength.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Lawson Fortner, Lafayette (MS), 2026
Positional Profile:OF/3B
Body:5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame
Hit:RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Controlled load and stride. Quick hands drop into slot well for a line drive approach. Works middle to pull side. 64.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power:89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm:RH. Long arm action
Defense:Solid footwork in the outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to the glove side to allow for a quick transition and strong throw to home.
ATH:7.30 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge:52.2 Edge Score
Lawson Fortner, Lafayette (MS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, durable frame
Hit: RHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher hand set. Controlled load and stride. Quick hands drop into slot well for a line drive approach. Works middle to pull side. 64.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Easily approaches ground balls. Fields out front to the glove side to allow for a quick transition and strong throw to home.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 52.2 Edge Score
Lawson Fortner, Lafayette, 2026, MS
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound mature physical frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Starts in an athletic stance with a slow rhythmic load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: , average 82.1 mph.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean natural exchange. Smooth. Uses his glove out front.
Arm: 81 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.33 (60-yard).