24
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Jack
La Porte
Western Parma (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 168LBS
L/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: NW Black Sox/Adrian Lookouts
5' 11" • 168LBS
L/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: NW Black Sox/Adrian Lookouts
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/22
30.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/02/23
-
Hard Hit %
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/22
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/02/23
329
Distance (max)
3/12/22
50
Sweet Spot %
3/12/22
7.22
60
8/02/23
4.2
30-yd
8/02/23
2.02
10-yd
8/02/23
20.3
Run speed (max)
8/02/23
80
INF Velo
3/12/22
81
OF Velo
8/02/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.5
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
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).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9
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).
90.8
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).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.02
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Jack La Porte: OF/SS, (2024) Western Parma, MI. 5-foot-11, 168-pound. (60.3 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. He created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Athletic from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; has athletic feet, a clean exchange, and consistent hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Jack La Porte, Western High School Parma, 2024, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Capable. Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. High finish, loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 78.5 mph. 68.9 mph bat speed average. 21.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork. Capable.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.24 (60-yard).