22
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
Michael
Benway
Marlborough (HS) • MA
5' 8" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Nokona Baseball Club MA
5' 8" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Nokona Baseball Club MA
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
20.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/24
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
322
Distance (max)
2/25/24
57
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
75
INF Velo
2/25/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
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.
8.7
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).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.0
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.
Scout Day: Nokona 2.25.24
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Nokona 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
22.0
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.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Scout Day: Nokona 2.25.24
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Nokona 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.71
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Nokona Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 29, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Nokona Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 29, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Nokona - Feb 27, 2024
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 22, 2023
- 2023 New England Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Top Prospect Games - Jun 21, 2023
- 2023 Nokona Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- 2023 Nokona Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Nokona - Feb 27, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Nokona - Quick Hits - Feb 27, 2023
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Michael Benway: SS/2B, (2025) Marlborough, MA. 5-foot-8, 160-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 95 mph. (70.2 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Bat speed was quick developing, displays a loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; showed developing soft hands, athletic consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. (Max spin ; Avg ).
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Michael Benway: SS/2B, (2025) Marlborough, MA. 5-foot-7, 150-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic and projectable at the plate, Benway recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (69.2 mph bat speed average). (20.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Has developing bat speed, loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.71. (Max spin ; Avg ). Good looking prospect.
Michael Benway: SS/2B, (2025) Marlborough, MA. 5-foot-7, 155-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (66.8 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then uses a closed small stride. Bat speed is developing, uses a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive aggressive approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph. While catching, shows a clean natural transfer, soft consistent hands, and developing athletic feet. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action.