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CLASS OF 2024

OF
LHP

Bennett
Crafton

Rogers Heritage (HS) • AR
5' 8" • 165LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Perfect Timing
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TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/22/22
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/27/22
20
Rot. Acc (max)
1/22/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/22/22
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
288
Distance (max)
7/27/22
80
Sweet Spot %
6/17/20
Run
7.2
60
8/03/19
2.98
30-yd
6/21/22
1.8
10-yd
6/21/22
34.8
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
1/22/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

58
Velocity (max)
6/11/19
56 - 58
Velo Range
6/11/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

50 - 52
Velo Range
6/11/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

51 - 51
Velo Range
6/11/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Outfield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
Outfield Velocity
72.0
60 Yard Dash
8.20
Outfield Velocity
63.0
Power / Speed Score
9.6
60 Yard Dash
7.20
Outfield Velocity
61.0
Power / Speed Score
9.7
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Position
79
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Position
7.29
60-yard
81
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 17, 2020
Position
8.20
60-yard
63
OF Velo
69
Exit Velo
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Position
7.20
60-yard
61
OF Velo
63
Exit Velo
Northwest Arkansas Junior Future Games Trials
Jun 11, 2019
Position
7.90
60-yard
60
OF Velo
70
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
77.4
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
175
Launch Angle Avg
22.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
78.2
Exit Velocity Avg
72.8
Distance Max
250
Distance Avg
108
Launch Angle Avg
10.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
78.6
Exit Velocity Avg
74.7
Distance Max
244
Distance Avg
172
Launch Angle Avg
16.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
108
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
19.3
Bat Speed Max
70.8
Bat Speed Avg
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
62.0
Bat Speed Avg
58.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arkansas Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
56.2
Bat Speed (max)
52.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
58.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
57.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
51.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
51.0
Northwest Arkansas Junior Future Games Trials
Jun 11, 2019
Pitching
58
Max FB
56 - 58
FB
51 - 51
CB
50 - 52
CH

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
2.98
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
2.98
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
2.10
RSi (max)
2.10
RSi (avg)
1,488
Jump Power (max)
28.6
Jump Height (max)
28.3
Jump Height (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
2.98
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
34.8
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
0.98
RSi (max)
0.94
RSi (avg)
1,347
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
86.04

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/21/22

Bennett Crafton, Rogers Heritage (AR), 2024
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 160-pounds. Present strength in frame
Hit: LHH. Wide base open front foot, simple load and stride groove to swing Flat path line drive consistently to middle of field
Power: 85.8 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 261’ max distance. Gap to gap with some pull side power.
Arm: LH.   OF - 80 mph. 3/4 slot with carry
Defense: Attacks ball fields outside lead leg funnel to middle and quick release.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60. 

1/22/22

Player Spotlight

Bennett Crafton: OF/LHP, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 5-foot-8, 150-pound proportional solid frame. Athletic projectable in the box, Crafton clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short small leg kick. Had above average efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high balanced finish. He barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Up the middle gap to gap approach. Athletic fluid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 81 mph; has sure consistent hands, athletic smooth feet, and a quick clean exchange. Fields the ball out front to the side, movements laterally were athletic quick. Showed consistent accuracy to the base with an-over-the-top slot and a short quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.29.

Scout Evaluation

Bennett Crafton, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-8, 150-pound proportional solid frame.

Hit: (LHH) Athletic projectable. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short small leg kick. Above average efficient bat speed. High balanced finish, short simple swing. Up the middle gap to gap approach.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.6 mph.

Defense:  (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic smooth footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic fluid.  Fields the ball out front to the side, movements laterally were athletic quick.

Arm: 81 mph outfield velocity. Short quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.29 (60-yard).

2/20/21

Player Spotlight 

Bennett Crafton: OF/LHP, (2024) Rogers Heritage, AR. 5-foot-6, 125-pound lean frame. Started in a balanced stance with an smooth controlled load, then used an open stride. Bat speed is average, shows a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Smooth during batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 78 mph. Smooth from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 72 mph; has sure hands, athletic consistent feet, and a quick exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Bennett Crafton, Rogers Heritage, 2024, AR

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-6, 125-pound lean frame.

Hit: (LHH) Started in a balanced stance with an smooth controlled load, then used an open stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 78 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, athletic consistent footwork, quick exchange. Smooth.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. 

Arm: 72 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy. 


6/17/20

5-Foot-3, 100-Pound frame, thin frame room for strength, ran a 7.20, Offensively; simple set, leg lift to stride, barrel tall at foot strike, bakcise works underneath stays on backside, short stroke sight uphill finish, closed land line, 70 mph exit velo, Defensively; attacks ball, field outside right foot, funnel to midline, glove pat to throw during crow hop long arm swing minimal carry, 63 mph arm strength.

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