A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Gavin Bennett: RHP/SS, (2026) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean athletic build. Solid projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 86 mph, Highest at the event. (70.5 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Has above average bat speed, loose level swing plane and a front foot finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph; shows athletic smooth feet, a twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Above average projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square and hard with an athletic balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-80 mph; showed sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2058). Throws a 1/7 curveball (69-70) that has slurvey tilt action and glove side control. (Max spin 2161; Avg 2097). Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (73-74). Throws his 2/8 slider (69-70) with swing and miss late action and down in the zone command. Throws his 2/8 slider (69-70) with down in the zone command and swing and miss late action. (Max spin 2110; Avg 2056).
Exit Velocity: 86 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
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Gavin Bennett: SS/3B, (2026) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-9, 130-pound athletic slim frame. Above average during batting practice, Bennett displayed an exit velocity of 80 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a loose upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; showed twitchy hands, athletic feet, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-72 mph; showed sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1914). His 1/7 curveball (61-64) had glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1893; Avg 1808). Had fading action and arm side control on his changeup (65-66).
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 73 mph
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Gavin Bennett: RHP/SS, (2026) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean athletic build. Solid projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 86 mph, Highest at the event. (70.5 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Has above average bat speed, loose level swing plane and a front foot finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph; shows athletic smooth feet, a twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Above average projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square and hard with an athletic balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-80 mph; showed sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2058). Throws a 1/7 curveball (69-70) that has slurvey tilt action and glove side control. (Max spin 2161; Avg 2097). Has arm side command and fading action on his changeup (73-74). Throws his 2/8 slider (69-70) with swing and miss late action and down in the zone command. Throws his 2/8 slider (69-70) with down in the zone command and swing and miss late action. (Max spin 2110; Avg 2056).
Exit Velocity: 86 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
Gavin Bennett: SS/3B, (2026) Berlin, CT. 5-foot-9, 130-pound athletic slim frame. Above average during batting practice, Bennett displayed an exit velocity of 80 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a loose upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; showed twitchy hands, athletic feet, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-72 mph; showed sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1914). His 1/7 curveball (61-64) had glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1893; Avg 1808). Had fading action and arm side control on his changeup (65-66).
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 73 mph