25.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/23
CLASS OF 2025
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Banks
Knight
Summerville High (HS) • SC
5' 9" • 156.1LBS
L/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
5' 9" • 156.1LBSL/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/27/24
36.1
Rot. Acc (max)
8/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
88
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/22
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/22
325
Distance (max)
8/19/23
55
Sweet Spot %
7/11/23
6.83
60
1/27/24
3.83
30-yd
1/27/24
1.72
10-yd
1/27/24
20.4
Run speed (max)
1/27/24
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
7/11/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.3
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).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
115
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.1
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.
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Royals
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Last Chance Summer ID: Wilmington
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
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.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Last Chance Summer ID: Wilmington
Aug 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.91
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
6.83
60-yd
20.4
Run speed (max)
2.08
RSi (max)
26.4
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: South
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.04
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
1.78
RSi (max)
1,119
Jump Power (max)
26.5
Jump Height (max)
13.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PSA South Spotlight: Banks Knight - Apr 24, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Blast Leaders - Feb 8, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Swift Athletic Leaders - Feb 7, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 5, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Feb 2, 2024
- SC Preseason All-State South: Statistical Leaders - Feb 1, 2024
- Uncommitted Underclass Spotlight: Banks Knight - Jan 11, 2024
- Top Prospect Games: Swift Athletics Leaders - Sep 1, 2023
- Top Prospect Games: Blast Leaders - Aug 29, 2023
- Top Prospect Games: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Aug 28, 2023
- Top Prospect Games: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 25, 2023
- Statistical Analysis: Top Prospect Games - Aug 24, 2023
- KC Royals Scout Day: Swift Athletics Leaders - Jul 24, 2023
- KC Royals Scout Day: Quick Hitters Position Players - Jul 20, 2023
- KC Royals Scout Day: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jul 19, 2023
- KC Royals Scout Day: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 18, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: KC Royals Scout Day - Jul 17, 2023
- SC Preseason All-State South: Swift Athletics Leaders - Feb 14, 2023
- SC Preseason All-State South: Blast Analytics - Feb 13, 2023
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Feb 3, 2023
- SC Preseason All-State South: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 2, 2023
- SC Preseason All-State South: Statistical Leaders - Feb 1, 2023
- Last Chance Summer ID: Wilmington - Blast Analytics - Aug 18, 2022
- Last Chance Summer ID: TrackMan Leaders - Aug 17, 2022
- Last Chance Summer ID: Wilmington - Statistical Leaders - Aug 9, 2022
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.