@WVanLaanen2024 
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
OF
Will
Van Laanen
Homestead (HS) • WI
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: MBA
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/18/23
17
Rot. Acc (max)
1/30/22
-
Hard Hit %
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/18/23
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/18/23
270
Distance (max)
1/30/22
70
Sweet Spot %
3/18/23
7.12
60-yd
3/19/22
-
30-yd
1.76
10-yd
3/18/23
19.0
Run speed (max)
3/18/23
-
INF Velo
77
OF Velo
3/18/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.46
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.5
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).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
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).
82.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.7
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.0
Exit Velocity (max)
68.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kenosha Preseason ID
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kenosha Preseason ID
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
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.
1.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
1.62
RSI (max)
1.62
RSI (avg)
667
Jump Power (max)
Vizual Edge
2023
2022
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.
83.98
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.
88.23
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Van Laanen was the leadoff hitter and table-setter for his team on Thursday morning, scoring three times while going 2-for-3 to start his weekend. The lefty sent a double to the opposite field right away in the first inning, setting the tone for the majority of the game. Compact frame at 5-foot-9, 165 pounds. Utilized his speed on the basepaths to score multiple times after coming off a successful spring with Homestead.
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic, strong build.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up with strong back elbow pre-loaded hands. Direct to the ball from inside path, rotation through contact, line drives through the middle.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 73 mph. 255’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 77 mph. Compact, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather in stride, crow hop on throws, works in-line, accurate throws.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Proportional athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, upright stance, hands set high, elbow up, bat tipped down. Flat path with a wrapped barrel. Connects deep in the zone. Stays over the backside with aggressive rotation. Center to pullside approach with lift.
Power: 82.2 max exit velocity, averaged 67.6 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Short draw; high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Aggressively gains ground on the ball and through transition. Quick exchange. Footwork on line.
Run: 4.46 runner from home to first.