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.
Ben Klein: 2B/RHP, (2026) Algonquin Regional, MA. 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (54.1 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, had a loose swing plane and a front foot finish. Created loud contact and found a few barrels. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 63 mph; shows developing hands, a natural exchange, and developing feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-68 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1702). His curveball (57-58) showed sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1633). Throws a straight changeup (62-63).
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Ben Klein: 2B/RHP, (2026) Algonquin Regional, MA. 5-foot-7, 130-pound slim frame. Capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (54.1 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, had a loose swing plane and a front foot finish. Created loud contact and found a few barrels. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 63 mph; shows developing hands, a natural exchange, and developing feet. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 67-68 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1702). His curveball (57-58) showed sweeping action and glove side command. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1633). Throws a straight changeup (62-63).