@austinlaughlin9 
91
Velocity (max)
9/17/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Austin
Laughlin
Cardinal Newman (HS) • SC
6' 4" • 210LBS
L/R • 19yr 7mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 90
Velo Range
9/17/22
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
10/13/21
Changeup
79 - 80
Velo Range
9/17/22
1779
Spin Rate (avg)
10/13/21
Curveball
71.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
10/13/21
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
10/13/21
Slider
81 - 84
Velo Range
9/17/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/21
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/13/21
321
Distance (max)
10/13/21
67
Sweet Spot %
10/13/21
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/13/21
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/13/21
25.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/13/21
11
Hard Hit %
10/13/21
7.43
60-yd
10/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
10/13/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
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).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8994
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.
2021 Midlands Open ID with Advanced Analytics
Oct 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.0
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.
73.6
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.
2021 Midlands Open ID with Advanced Analytics
Oct 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
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).
2084
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.
23.9
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).
73.1
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).
2124
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).
77.5
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).
1779
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).
2021 Midlands Open ID with Advanced Analytics
Oct 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 87.7
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.4
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.7
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
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
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Diamond Notes: Week of April 15 - April 20 - Apr 25, 2024
- SC Pitcher and Player of the Week: Week of April 15- April 20 - Apr 24, 2024
- Hammond vs Cardinal Newman Scout Blog - Apr 28, 2022
- The Five: Uncommitted Pitchers 2024 class - Mar 18, 2022
- Ben Lippen vs Cardinal Newman Scout Blog - Mar 15, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - TrackMan - FB Max Velo & Avg EFF Velo & Max Spin - Jan 7, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - TrackMan - CB Max Velo & CB Avg EFF Velo & CB Max Spin - Jan 7, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - TrackMan - Max Distance & Avg Distance - Jan 6, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - Max Fastball - Jan 5, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - Trackman Max Exit Velo & Avg Exit Velo - Jan 5, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - Exit Velocity - Jan 3, 2022
- Nine to Know: Uncommitted Players from the Midlands Open ID - Dec 22, 2021
- 2024 Overall Rankings Update - Dec 21, 2021
- Nine to Know: Uncommitted Arms From Fall Coverage - Nov 22, 2021
- 2021 Midlands Open ID: Blast Analytics - Oct 22, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: TrackMan Offensive Stats - Oct 20, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: Quick Hitters - Pitchers - Oct 19, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: Statistical Analysis - Oct 15, 2021
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF.
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Tall lng lanky frame with present strength and loads of projection
Defense: Good fluid footwork. Fields out front and keeps good movement into and though throws.
Arm: R. OF - 87 mph. Plus arm strength with a long fluid motion.
Hit: L. Simple setup with a wide balanced stance. Small load with a short stride. Short slightly upward bat path with good extension and high finish.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity in BP. Explosive quick bat speed shows the ability to drive the ball.
Run:7.43 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth controlled motion really coils in well. Landing square and keeping great direction though the plate.
Arm Action: R. Funky over the top whippy arm action that provides direction and allows CB to comes for the same slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. 2276 rpm. Explosive FB that he can pitch at the top and the bottom of the zone with.
CB: 72-75 mph. 2228 rpm. 12/6 movement that is tunneled well with FB. Makings of a wipeout pitch but also the ability to throw it for strikes .
CH: 76-79 mph. 1928 rpm. Really good action to pitch down in the zone with sinking and running action to it.