2027 RHP Armando Bennett (CNS, NY) possesses an athletic 5-9.5, 159.8-pound frame with lean strength still to come. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 20.4 vertical jump. On the mound, his fastball sat 80-82 mph (topping at 83 mph) with a max spin rate of 2511 RPM, 8.5 inches of IVB, and -6.4 inches of HM, showcasing above average velocity with heavy sink and arm-side life. His curveball was clocked at 75 mph with a max spin rate of 2237 RPM, 5.1 inches of IVB, and -2.4 inches of HM, showcasing sharp, late-breaking action. He also featured a 72-75 mph slider with a max spin rate of 2517 RPM, 0.4 inches of IVB, and -10.1 inches of HM, featuring tight spin, two-plane break, and sweeping action. His changeup sat at 74 mph with a max spin rate of 1994 RPM, 3.1 inches of IVB, and -3.4 inches of HM, showing separation.
2027 RHP Armando Bennett (CNS, NY) possesses an athletic 5-9.5, 159.8-pound frame with lean strength still to come. He has an explosive lower half evidenced by his 20.4 vertical jump. On the mound, his fastball sat 80-82 mph (topping at 83 mph) with a max spin rate of 2511 RPM, 8.5 inches of IVB, and -6.4 inches of HM, showcasing above average velocity with heavy sink and arm-side life. His curveball was clocked at 75 mph with a max spin rate of 2237 RPM, 5.1 inches of IVB, and -2.4 inches of HM, showcasing sharp, late-breaking action. He also featured a 72-75 mph slider with a max spin rate of 2517 RPM, 0.4 inches of IVB, and -10.1 inches of HM, featuring tight spin, two-plane break, and sweeping action. His changeup sat at 74 mph with a max spin rate of 1994 RPM, 3.1 inches of IVB, and -3.4 inches of HM, showing separation.
Athletic Testing
- Peak Jump Height: 20.4 in
- Grip Strength (R/L): 130.0 lbs/ 126.2 lbs