Stocky/strong 5-11, 180 pounder. Stood out most in the box. Strong round of batting practice. Sets up in a grounded stance with simple moves that he repeats well. Presents the barrel on a flat path with more line drive type approach. Fundamental on the dirt, hands are best attribute there. May slide to 3B or 2B long term, showed avg arm strength. 7.14 runner
2/12/25
+ '27 SS AJ LaSane (St. Joe) showed well, especially in the right-handed batter's box, finishing near the top of several metric categories. The stocky, 5-foot-11, 180 pound infielder showed, a short, direct, accurate right-handed swing that worked to the top of the ball to produce backspin. There is looseness and athleticism to the operation to go along with repeatable patterns. LaSane reached a peak of 93.3 mph, averaging nearly 88 - good for second at the event. He kept ball flights low, with more than half of his batted balls struck on a line. LaSane had the best average bat speed of any hitter at this event, as well.
6/11/24
AJ Lasane, St Joseph (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/2B Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build. Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance with hands high and tight to start. Moderat, early load into drive leg as toe-tap timing mechanism brings front foot back to parallel. Quick hover stride to follow as hands work back in time. Abv/avg bat speed with a line-drive approach. 75.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 299' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Longer arm action from a 3/4 to a sub 3/4 slot. Defense: Smooth mover across the infield with obv/ comfort in the glovework. Good ball to hand skills. ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.
2/12/24
LaSane showcased well across the board with solid body control for the class and budding athleticism. A compact, 5-foot-10, 170 pounder - LaSane reached a peak exit velocity of 92.1 mph. An efficient path highlights a mechanically sound right-handed swing, and LaSane showed solid overall actions for the class in his workout at shortstop.
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AJ Lasane, St Joseph (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Taller, open stance with hands high and tight to start. Moderat, early load into drive leg as toe-tap timing mechanism brings front foot back to parallel. Quick hover stride to follow as hands work back in time. Abv/avg bat speed with a line-drive approach. 75.9 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Longer arm action from a 3/4 to a sub 3/4 slot.
Defense: Smooth mover across the infield with obv/ comfort in the glovework. Good ball to hand skills.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60.
LaSane showcased well across the board with solid body control for the class and budding athleticism. A compact, 5-foot-10, 170 pounder - LaSane reached a peak exit velocity of 92.1 mph. An efficient path highlights a mechanically sound right-handed swing, and LaSane showed solid overall actions for the class in his workout at shortstop.