20.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/21/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Ben
Shaffner
Avon (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 210LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Ohio Force 16u Staton
5' 10" • 210LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Ohio Force 16u Staton
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/24
8.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/21/24
-
Hard Hit %
86
Exit Velocity (max)
1/21/24
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/21/24
230
Distance (max)
1/21/24
13
Sweet Spot %
1/21/24
7.38
60
1/21/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
1/21/24
65
INF Velo
1/21/24
-
OF Velo
66
C Velo
1/21/24
2.21 - 2.28
Pop Time
1/21/24
Positional Tools
2024
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
230
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
98
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.8
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.
Scout Day: Force Ohio 1.21.24
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
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: Force Ohio 1.21.24
Jan 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
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.
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Ben Shaffner: C/3B, (2026) Avon, OH. 5-foot-10, 210-pound solid physical build. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a quick compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick efficient, shows a short swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Solid capable while in the infield, made throws up to 65 mph; showed consistent hands, a quick exchange, and rhythmic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 66 mph; shows in control feet, sure hands, and a quick transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.21-2.28. Clean setup with a lot of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short quick arm action and athletic slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).