JUNIOR (2018)
- Developed into one of Mizzou’s most valuable pitchers during his first year in the program in 2018, posting a team-best 2.75 ERA over 13 appearances, including 10 starts
- Pitched 59.0 innings and struck out 56 while allowing just 44 hits and limiting batters to .207 hitting
- Posted four wins and was Mizzou’s Sunday starter by the end of the season
- Made his Division I debut with a 7.0-inning outing against eventual NCAA Regional qualifier Northeastern, allowing just one run on five hits with five strikeouts
- Made his second start against top-25 Wichita State (March 13) and held the high-powered Shockers to just two runs on three hits with five strikeouts over 8.0 innings, earning his second win
- Again earned a win in his third start of the year vs. Arkansas State (March 20), tossing 5.0 shutout innings with four strikeouts and only three hits
- Fourth win was against SIU-Edwardsville (April 4) when he threw 3.0 shutout innings, striking out six and walking none
- Was outstanding against Vanderbilt (April 20) as he threw 6.0 innings while striking out five and allowing just one run on three hits
- Tossed a complete game at South Carolina (May 13), allowing just one run on five hits with a career-high eight strikeouts although the only run he allowed was a walk-off homer on the first pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning
- Also struck out eight against Georgia (May 5) over 6.0 innings as he allowed just one earned run on six hits against the eventual national seed
- Lefties hit just .135 against him on the year
SOPHOMORE / JOHNSON COUNTY CC (2017)
- Excellent two-year career at Johnson County CC under head coach Kent Shelley
- Over his two years, Johnson County went 92-35 overall
- Helped guide Johnson County to impressive 46-16 overall record in 2017. Team finished in third place at the Regional Championship
- Collectively, he compiled an 8-5 record with a 3.64 ERA and 144 Ks in two-year stint at Johnson County
- Went 3-2 on the mound with a 4.23 ERA and 56 Ks in 44.2 IP in his final campaign
FRESHMAN / JOHNSON COUNTY CC (2016)
- Strong first-year campaign at Johnson County, tallying a 5-3 record with a 3.28 ERA and 88 Ks in 71.0 IP
- Awarded Second-Team All-Conference honors
- Named Johnson County MVP after standout first-year campaign
- Recognized for success in the classroom as well, earning 2016 Johnson County Academic Athlete of the Year
HIGH SCHOOL (PEMBROKE HILL)
- Had a stand out career under head coaches Jeff Diskin and Mike Bahun at Pembroke Hill High School
- Led PHHS to a Missouri Class 4 State runner-up finish during his senior season
- Hit .351 with six home runs and 28 RBI during his senior season
- In his senior season, PHHS went 26-4 while he went 9-0 on the mound with a 0.68 ERA and 85 strikeouts
- Received First-Team All-State Class 4 in 2014
- Earned Second-Team All-State Class 4 in 2013
PERSONAL
- Born on November 27, 1995 in Kansas City, Mo.
- Parents: Father – Wesley LaPlante; Mother – Mary La Plante
- Plans to major in Health Sciences/ Physical Therapy while at Mizzou