22
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
SS
2B
Samuel
Benedict
Christopher Newport University
Salisbury (HS) • CT
5' 8" • 152LBS
L/R • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Blue Jays
Salisbury (HS) • CT
5' 8" • 152LBS
L/R • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Blue Jays
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72
Bat Speed (max)
7/13/21
22
Rot. Acc (max)
3/14/21
5
Hard Hit %
3/14/21
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/14/21
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/14/21
298
Distance (max)
7/13/21
80
Sweet Spot %
7/13/21
7
60
7/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
3/14/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4
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.
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Blue Jays 3.14.21
Mar 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Blue Jays 3.14.21
Mar 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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5-foot-8, 152-pound athletic proportional frame. Advanced during batting practice, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (67.82 mph bat speed average). (20.05 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach.Athletic above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 83 mph; had quick fluid footwork, soft next level hands, and a clean natural exchange. Movements laterally were quick and he fields the ball out front. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.0. One of the better infielders in the area.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 83 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.0
5-foot-10, 164-pound lean and athletic', body works with easy, minimal effort, twitchy actions at times. Above average during batting practice, Benedict had an exit velocity of 92 mph. Began in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, uses a short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, he used momentum and arm strength to record throws up to 88 mph. Above average In the infield, has athletic feet, a twitchy exchange, and next level hands. Movements laterally were quick and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.14 at the event.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 84 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.21