@b_kennedy_9 
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/19/21
CLASS OF 2025
3B
RHP
Ben
Kennedy
Simpson Co Technical Center (HS) • MS
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: SBG Sox Prime
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
64
Hard Hit %
9/19/21
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
9/19/21
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/19/21
340
Distance (max)
9/19/21
71
Sweet Spot %
6/13/23
7.20
60-yd
3/27/21
4.05
30-yd
6/13/23
1.75
10-yd
6/13/23
19.0
Run speed (max)
6/13/23
80
INF Velo
6/13/23
80
OF Velo
7/28/21
72
C Velo
7/16/19
2.11 - 2.25
Pop Time
7/16/19
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
7/17/24
83 - 84
Velo Range
7/17/24
1924
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
6/06/24
1623
Spin Rate (avg)
9/19/21
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
7/17/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
69 - 74
Velo Range
6/13/23
1937
Spin Rate (avg)
9/19/21
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Higher waisted frame, lean and athletic.
Delivery: Slower tempo and controlled delivery. Moves down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter and quick arm from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Works to the glove side well, in the zone. T2072, 1924 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. Plays down in the zone, tigher spin. T2117, 1856 average rpm.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.05 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Higher waisted frame, lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with higher hand set Easy load with slight knee lift. Level bat path through the zone for a line drive approach to the middle of the field. 67.6 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short quick arm action
Defense: Easily approaches ground balls on the infield with good footwork. Solid glove with a quick transfer for a strong throw to 1st base.
ATH: 7.28 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 69.8 Edge Score
Benjamin Kennedy: Simpson Academy High School, Class of 2024; 6-foot-1, 175-pound lean frame; 3B/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in wide stance and used a toe tap Bat speed is quick. His best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 72 mph; had firm hands and rhythmic footwork. Behind the plate, he had a pop time of 2.11-2.25; Showing very consistent accuracy to the bag, he used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. On the mound, where he showed quick arm speed to the plate, he used an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher. His curveball (63-63 mph) worked best when he spotted up low in the zone; showed consistent accuracy and sharp action on curveball. His fastball was 75-77 mph. He successfully located his changeup for a strike at 61 mph.