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. 

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).

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. 

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.