90.8
Velocity (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
C
Kade
LaCoste
Pope John Paul II (HS) • LA
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.2 - 90.2
Velo Range
6/11/24
2281
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Changeup
81 - 81
Velo Range
9/30/23
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Slider
75.4 - 78
Velo Range
9/30/23
2544
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
91
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
346
Distance (max)
6/11/24
63
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/11/24
14.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
25
Hard Hit %
6/11/24
7.29
60
6/11/24
4.18
30-yd
9/30/23
1.8
10-yd
9/30/23
18.1
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
82
C Velo
6/11/24
1.93 - 2.04
Pop Time
6/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
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).
78.0
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).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.7
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
61.2
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
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).
90.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
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).
2279
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.
25.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
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).
1560
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).
77.1
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).
2404
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).
88.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
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).
2279
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
2015
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).
76.7
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).
2544
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).
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.8
Velocity (max)
88.2 - 90.2
Velo Range
87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,409
Spin Rate (max)
2,279
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
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,488
Spin Rate (max)
2,404
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
79.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,912
Spin Rate (max)
1,560
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 88.2
Velo Range
85.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,420
Spin Rate (max)
2,281
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)
75.4 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,627
Spin Rate (max)
2,544
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
80.7
Velocity (max)
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
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
2023
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Louisiana: 2025 State Rankings Update (Risers) - Aug 29, 2024
- Louisiana Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits (2025 Class) - Jun 14, 2024
- Prep Baseball Louisiana: Scout Blog (Week 2) - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Team Preview: Pope John Paul II - Jan 8, 2024
- PBR Louisiana 2025 State Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - Dec 1, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Catcher Reports - Nov 3, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Pitcher Reports (Upperclass) - Nov 1, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Quick Hits (Upperclass Pitchers) - Oct 9, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Stats Story - Oct 3, 2023
- 2023 PBR Louisiana State Games: Preview Story - Sep 27, 2023
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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.