25.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Ben
Crawford
Fairfield Ludlowe (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: CT Rage
6' 0" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: CT Rage
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
87.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/23
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/23
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/23
370
Distance (max)
6/18/23
75
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
-
INF Velo
73
OF Velo
3/13/21
78
C Velo
6/18/23
1.82 - 1.98
Pop Time
6/18/23
Positional Tools
2023
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.82 - 1.98
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
4.61
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.34 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
370
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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).
79.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3
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.
Scout Day: CT Rage 6.18.23
Jun 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Rage 3.13.21
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
87.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.5
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
Scout Day: CT Rage 6.18.23
Jun 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
87.6
Bat Speed (max)
78.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Rage 3.13.21
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Ben Crawford: C/1B, (2024) Fairfield Ludlowe, CT. Dickinson College Commit, 6-foot-2, 210-pound mature strong frame. Above average at the plate, Crawford was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 97 mph. (78.5 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. Produced tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; showed a twitchy transfer, soft next level hands, and athletic quick feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.82-1.98. Above average flexibility and athletic flexible setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed really well, still recovering from a small hamstring pull.
Exit Velocity: 97 mph
Arm Velocity: 78 mph
5-foot-8, 130-pound ['slim', 'athletic']. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has above average bat speed, flat swing plane and high finish. He produced loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 73 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and fluid feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 68 mph; had a twitchy exchange, quick footwork, and sure hands. had consistent pop times of 2.34-2.38. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph
Home to 1st: 4.61