30.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2022
C
OF
Jake
Bennett
Dallas Baptist
St Xavier (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Ohio Warhawks
St Xavier (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Ohio Warhawks
Rankings
2024 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
89.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
27.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
73
Hard Hit %
8/10/21
103.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/10/21
391
Distance (max)
2/13/22
78
Sweet Spot %
2/07/21
6.91
60
2/13/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
84
C Velo
2/13/22
1.83 - 1.96
Pop Time
2/13/22
Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
6/30/20
83.5 - 84.9
Velo Range
6/30/20
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Changeup
76.4 - 77.5
Velo Range
6/30/20
1699
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Curveball
70.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
6/30/20
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.83 - 1.96
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
14.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.86 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
14.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.89 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
13.7
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
103.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
391
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
388
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7
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).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
383
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.3
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.
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-13-22 (Class of 2022-2023)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
103.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
391
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
100.1
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
294
Distance (avg)
388
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
101.5
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
KHSBCA Junior East/West Showcase/All-Star Game
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-7-21 Invite Only (Class of 2021-2022)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky/Tennessee Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Oct 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Future Games Showcase (IN, MO, KY, TN, Select 2)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
383
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
30.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
89.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
79.3
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.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.3
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.
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-13-22 (Class of 2022-2023)
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
30.8
Hand Speed (max)
25.8
Hand Speed (avg)
89.1
Bat Speed (max)
79.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session I (Invite Only) 6-22-2021
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-7-21 Invite Only (Class of 2021-2022)
Feb 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky/Tennessee Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Oct 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
24.8
Hand Speed (avg)
82.2
Bat Speed (max)
78.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games Showcase (IN, MO, KY, TN, Select 2)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
27.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
77.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
83.6
Bat Speed (max)
75.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2039
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1891
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1699
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Hit: (RHH) Advanced confident. Began in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Electric bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Aggressive tough out approach.
Power: 102 mph exit velocity, average 91.44 mph. 75.95 mph bat speed average. 22.45 mph hand speed average. Best ev of the day.
Defense: (C) 1.88-2.00 pop times. Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Advanced. A lot of flexibility and staggered setup.
Arm: 78 mph catcher velocity. Very quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).
6-foot-1, 200 pound right handed hitting catcher. Put on a power show during BP at Future Games hitting several balls out to left field and left-center. Open stance, aggressive approach. Slight uphill swing plane with significant lift. Has reached a top exit velocity on Trackman of 96.38 mph and a top distance of 383 feet. Good receiver behind the dish. 80 mph arm strength with consistent sub-2 workout pop times. Understands the position and handles pitchers well. True competitor on the field. Has worked himself into a top 10 player in Kentucky's 2022 class.
6-foot-1, 195 pound right-handed hitting catcher with strong frame. Continues to show gains, both offensively and defensively. Open stance with somewhat aggressive stride. Slight uphill bat path with lift. Displays big power. Reached a top exit velocity of 91 mph. Ran 7.27 60-yard dash. Arm strength at 74 mph with 2.01-2.08 pop times. Quick feet and release. Mostly accurate throws to the bag. Advanced receiver and blocker. Bennett has become one of the top catching prospects in the 2022 class.