24.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/03/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Laird
Van Sciever
Francis Howell (HS) • MO
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Missouri Gators Baseball Academy
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Missouri Gators Baseball Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/03/24
30.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/03/24
90
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/03/24
365
Distance (max)
2/03/24
78
Sweet Spot %
2/03/24
7.07
60
2/03/24
4.04
30-yd
2/11/23
1.7
10-yd
2/03/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/03/24
2.01 - 2.06
Pop Time
2/03/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.06
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.3
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).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4
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).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GBA Scout Day 2023
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
60.94
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, developing build with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced setup. High back elbow with quiet hands. Full body load and long stride. Level swing path. Short through the zone. Line-drive approach to the middle of the field. 70.6 mph bat speed with 24 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick OT arm action.
Defense: 2.01-2.06 pop times. One-knee setup. Displays lateral blocking ability. Light on his feet. Quick exchange and release.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.70 in the 10 yard split. 25.50 max vertical.