@Jlafkas_3 
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Joseph
Lafkas
Turpin (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 178LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Midland Premier
6' 0" • 178LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Midland Premier
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/23
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/23
263
Distance (max)
1/28/23
67
Sweet Spot %
1/28/23
7.68
60-yd
1/28/23
4.19
30-yd
1/28/23
1.76
10-yd
1/28/23
17.6
Run speed (max)
1/28/23
83
INF Velo
1/28/23
85
OF Velo
1/28/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
4/19/24
84 - 86
Velo Range
4/19/24
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
76.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
1/28/23
1608
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Curveball
73 - 74
Velo Range
4/19/24
2120
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Slider
74 - 77
Velo Range
4/19/24
2103
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Positional Tools
2023
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8
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).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
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.
Scout Day: Midland 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
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.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.6
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.
Scout Day: Midland 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
56.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2142
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).
76.6
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).
1608
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
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).
2103
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).
72.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
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).
1644
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.
22.9
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Curveball
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).
2120
Curveball
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).
69.0
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).
1370
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).
Scout Day: Midland 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 73.9
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,146
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 76.6
Velo Range
1,696
Spin Rate (max)
1,608
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Midland 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.2
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,662
Spin Rate (max)
1,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 64.3
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,120
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.3
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.3
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,402
Spin Rate (max)
1,370
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Scout Day: Midland 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1.57
RSI (max)
1.57
RSI (avg)
1,412
Jump Power (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Midland - Quick Hits - Feb 2, 2023
- 2023 Midland Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- 2023 Midland Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Midland - Jan 28, 2023
- 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Quick Hits - Mar 4, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Feb 23, 2021
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Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2025) Turpin, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic strong stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Had a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 85 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. (Max spin 2245; Avg 2141). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2102).
Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2025) Turpin, OH. 6-foot, 178-pound. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic strong stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; showed consistent feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 85 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a consistent arm action. On the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. (Max spin 2245; Avg 2141). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2102).
Joseph Lafkas: OF/RHP, (2024) Turpin, OH. 5-foot-8, 140-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is raw and exhibits a level swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 73 mph; showed a clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-73 mph; has running action and arm side command. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (62-64). Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (67-69).