@peterlafo5 24.6
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
3B
Peter
LaFontaine
Loyola Academy (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North 2026
5' 11" • 190LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North 2026
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/06/24
50
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
96
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/25
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/25
341
Distance (max)
3/01/25
63
Sweet Spot %
8/06/24
7.33
60-yd
6/06/23
4.17
30-yd
8/06/24
1.79
10-yd
8/06/24
18.5
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
90
INF Velo
3/01/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
8/06/24
79.2 - 82.3
Velo Range
8/06/24
1831
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Curveball
64 - 70
Velo Range
8/06/24
2175
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Positional Tools
2025
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)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.125
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).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3525
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).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8888
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: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.3
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.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.5
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: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
1831
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.
22.7
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).
66.8
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).
2175
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 82.3
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,831
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 69.7
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,175
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
2024
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
70.16
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.
63.9
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infielder Analysis - Jun 4, 2025
- 2025 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2025
- Illinois State Games: 2026/2027 Infield Analysis - Nov 1, 2024
- Top Tier Scout Day: North, West & South Takeaways - Aug 22, 2024
- Top Tier North: Takeaways - Aug 23, 2023
- Top Tier Scout Day: Data Dive - Jun 14, 2023
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Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 191 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, leg-lift trigger. Controlled intent, creates leverage, uphill and lifted approach. 74.3 mph bat speed with 17g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (87 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, gets around the baseball, soft hands and gathers through release.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; -inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.16 Edge Score.
INF Peter LaFontaine (Loyola Academy, 2026) is a lean 5-foot-9, 191-pound right-handed bat to know. He posted an average exit velocity of 83.4 mph (T91.6), which put him in the top-15 for the event in that category. LaFontaine also showed some of the stronger hands for the event (avg. 21 mph hand speed), while swinging with a level path that generates pop from his strong lower-half.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 191-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright setup, leg-kick stride that gains ground. Compact, level path, hands stay on top of the ball, hard line drive contact middle/pull-side. 70.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 291’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields ball out front, steady hands, fields ball to body, clean footwork.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
One of the better incoming sophomores at the event was MIF Peter LaFontaine (Loyola Academy, 2026). LaFontaine carries strength in his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame and showed above-average tools across the board, for his age. He swings an intentful right-handed bat with quick hands and lifted approach, T92.4 mph exit velocity, as well as a max distance of 339 feet. Defensively, he plays with active, quick feet while flashing actions and a strong arm that topped at 85 mph (tied for 3rd-highest at the event).