22.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
Benjamin
Burton
Olathe East (HS) • KS
6' 3" • 180.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Building Champions
6' 3" • 180.3LBSR/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Building Champions
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
17.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
23
Hard Hit %
6/13/23
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/23
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/23
347
Distance (max)
6/13/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/18/24
6.83
60
7/24/24
3.81
30-yd
7/24/24
1.64
10-yd
6/13/23
20.3
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
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INF Velo
84
OF Velo
7/24/24
65
C Velo
6/29/21
2.50 - 2.55
Pop Time
6/29/21
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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)
6.83
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.6
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.65
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.50 - 2.55
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.8
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).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
128
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.8
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).
76.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
109
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.0
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Building Champions Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
103
Distance (avg)
226
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Summer Open
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.4
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Summer Open
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
59.5
Bat Speed (max)
57.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.81
30-yd
6.83
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
2.62
RSi (max)
29.6
Jump Height (max)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.93
RSi (max)
1.93
RSi (avg)
1,505
Jump Power (max)
27.9
Jump Height (max)
27.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.91
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
67.45
Pitch Ai
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Benjamin Burton, Olathe East (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-4, 178-pounds. Lean, tall projectable frame. Plenty of room for added strength and size.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder-width, balanced set up. Slight bend in the knees. Hands high by ear, high rear elbow. Weight shifts back into back leg, minimal bat wrap. Leg lift to medium stride. Smooth, effortless swing with some hand speed. Slight uphill path to contact, stays connected. Naturally elevates the ball to all fields. Maintains posture well. 64.4 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 207' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Long, high 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Attacks hops. Glove plays out front, outside of frame. Reliable, soft hands. Clean exchange to release.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 29.70 max vertical.
Another all-around strong showing came from a top-20 prospect in Kansas’ 2026 class in OF Benjamin Burton (Olathe East). Still developing power which should come as he adds strength to his frame, the 6-foot-4, 178-pound sophomore sprayed line drives from gap-to-gap during his BP round, producing a top exit velocity of 88.6 mph. His arm played true from the outfield, peaking at 82 mph on his loudest throw. Burton wrapped up the day by running a 6.83 60 - top 5 at the event.
Benjamin Burton, Olathe East (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Arm Action: RH
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.89 10 and 30 yard splits.
Benjamin Burton, Olathe East (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Starts tall in the box, wide base with even stance. Toe-tap trigger. Smooth, flat path to contact. Sends balls to all planes with hard contact. 72.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Long arm swing from over-the-top release.
Defense: Glove plays out front, clean exchange to release.
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 1.64 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Long, high-waisted frame with projectability and room to fill out.
Hits: RHH. Wide, balanced stance with active hands. Quick stride and hand load back. Square, upright finish. Level swing plane. Quick through the zone generating rotational speed with a line-drive approach and working the middle of the field.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 MPH. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-77 mph. Long OT arm action with a quick release.
Defense: Direct routes to field with quick feet and a clean glove. Uses momentum through his throws.
Vizual Edge: 67.45 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: Young, lean 5-foot-10, 140-pound build with room to add strength as he matures.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in an upright, open stance with a high back elbow and hands set by his ear. Small step to square and hand load into a level, rotational swing through the zone. Line-drive contact to the middle of the field.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity off the tee and 76 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. OF - 70 mph. C - 65 mph. Long high-¾ arm action with accuracy to the bag.
Defense: 2.50-2.55 pop times. In the outfield, displays sure hands and developing footwork to field with some length in his release. Behind the plate, shows quick, raw footwork and exchanges. Developing blocking ability and transfers on throws.
Run: 4.65 runner home to first.