The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
12.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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.
We liked LaCoste back in the fall at our State Games event, but it was primarily due to his athletic delivery on the mound and mid-upper 80's heater. Last Friday, he was behind the dish for the Jaguars and provided a glimpse at his potential two-way ability. He took a good swing in his second at-bat to notch a pull-side single, but we really impressed with his arm behind the dish, as he showed plus arm strength with accuracy as well. LaCoste, along with teammate Rodriguez above, are definitely worth seeing this spring.
9/30/23
Kade LaCoste, Pope John Paul II (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/C Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic with strong lower-half. Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there throughout a repeatable delivery, strides slightly across body and hides ball well, finishes square to his target. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm swing with a 3/4 release. FB: T88, 84-88 mph. Some arm-side run, control over command on this day. T2420, 2281 average rpm. SL: 75-78 mph. Good feel for spin, can add and subtract as well as land for strikes. T2627, 2544 average rpm. CH: 81-81 mph. Arm-side sink and run, showed good feel to both RHH and LHH. T2015, 2015 average rpm. ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/30/23
Kade LaCoste, Pope John Paul II (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/C Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic with strong lower-half. Hit: RHH. Balanced and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a simple load and stride. Turns front shoulder slightly inward before his front foot strikes, works straight down to contact with level extension and a one-handed finish, hit off front foot some, hardest hit balls were on a line to the pull-side. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 321' max distance. Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm action with a 3/4 release. Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop times. Worked from a one knee down stance, received with one hand before transferring with athletic footwork, throws had backspin and carry. ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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We liked LaCoste back in the fall at our State Games event, but it was primarily due to his athletic delivery on the mound and mid-upper 80's heater. Last Friday, he was behind the dish for the Jaguars and provided a glimpse at his potential two-way ability. He took a good swing in his second at-bat to notch a pull-side single, but we really impressed with his arm behind the dish, as he showed plus arm strength with accuracy as well. LaCoste, along with teammate Rodriguez above, are definitely worth seeing this spring.
Kade LaCoste, Pope John Paul II (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic with strong lower-half.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there throughout a repeatable delivery, strides slightly across body and hides ball well, finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm swing with a 3/4 release.
FB: T88, 84-88 mph. Some arm-side run, control over command on this day. T2420, 2281 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Good feel for spin, can add and subtract as well as land for strikes. T2627, 2544 average rpm.
CH: 81-81 mph. Arm-side sink and run, showed good feel to both RHH and LHH. T2015, 2015 average rpm.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Kade LaCoste, Pope John Paul II (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic with strong lower-half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a simple load and stride. Turns front shoulder slightly inward before his front foot strikes, works straight down to contact with level extension and a one-handed finish, hit off front foot some, hardest hit balls were on a line to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Short arm action with a 3/4 release.
Defense: 1.97-2.09 pop times. Worked from a one knee down stance, received with one hand before transferring with athletic footwork, throws had backspin and carry.
ATH: 7.57 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.