21.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/16/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
2B
Ben
Kuja
Daniel Hand (HS) • CT
5' 8" • 160LBS
S/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Crush
5' 8" • 160LBS
S/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Crush
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
25.4
Rot. Acc (max)
10/16/22
7
Hard Hit %
10/16/22
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
302
Distance (max)
10/16/22
52
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
6.91
60-yd
10/16/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
80
OF Velo
10/16/22
-
C Velo
-
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Ben Kuja: OF/2B, (2024) Daniel Hand, CT. 5-foot-8, 160-pound athletic strong build. Above average advanced during batting practice, Kuja displayed an exit velocity of 90 mph, Ranks #3 with EV at the event. (71.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, shows a level loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Smooth recorded an outfield position velocity of 80 mph; had next level hands, a quick exchange, and athletic footwork. Fielded the ball out front with twitchy movement laterally. Used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.91.
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.91