19.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/21
CLASS OF 2024
OF
1B
Benjamin
D'Amato
Bristol Eastern (HS) • CT
5' 4" • 165LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Bell City Barnstormers
5' 4" • 165LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Bell City Barnstormers
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
85
Exit Velocity (max)
10/23/21
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/23/21
274
Distance (max)
10/23/21
50
Sweet Spot %
10/23/21
8.63
60-yd
10/23/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
10/23/21
72
OF Velo
10/23/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
71.6
Velocity (max)
10/23/21
68 - 71
Velo Range
10/23/21
1875
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Curveball
55.5 - 64.2
Velo Range
10/23/21
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
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5-foot-4, 165-pound solid sturdy frame. Smooth advanced at the plate, D'Amato recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Had a short flat swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. While in the infield,made throws up to 71 mph. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 72 mph; has smooth athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Above average projectable on the mound, showed a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Even in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic upright finish. Threw his fastball 68-71 mph;has sinking action and both sides of the plate control with sharp movement. (Max spin 2006; Avg 1875). He shows slight action and glove side control on his 11/5 curveball (55-57). (Max spin 2123; Avg 1994).
Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph