LAS (Lightning Athletic Score) is a 0–10 composite rating that measures a player’s athletic ability based on measurable data collected during clinic evaluations — things like sprint times, throwing velocity, exit velocity, and agility drills.
Think of it like a RAS (Relative Athletic Score) in football scouting — the metric Kent Lee Platte created to grade NFL Combine prospects. Just as RAS compares a prospect’s measurables against other players at their position, LAS does the same for baseball and softball athletes.
How it works:
Position-relative — A catcher is scored against catcher benchmarks, not outfielders
Age-relative — A 14-year-old is measured against other 14-year-olds
Weighted by position — Arm strength matters more for pitchers; speed matters more for outfielders
Data-driven — No subjective grades. Every number comes from a timed or measured drill
Score scale:
9.0–10.0Elite — top-tier measurables for their position and age7.0–8.9Above average — stands out athletically5.0–6.9Average — solid, competitive athlete3.0–4.9Below average — room for development0.0–2.9Developing — early-stage athlete