21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/22/23
CLASS OF 2025
1B
3B
Ben
Kauffman
Cannon County (HS) • TN
5' 9" • 221.6LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: WOW Factor Nation Higgins 17U
5' 9" • 221.6LBSR/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: WOW Factor Nation Higgins 17U
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Best Of Stats
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/07/24
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/02/22
-
Hard Hit %
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/07/24
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/22/23
374
Distance (max)
1/07/24
77
Sweet Spot %
1/22/23
7.83
60
1/07/24
-
30-yd
1.78
10-yd
2/10/24
17
Run speed (max)
1/22/23
80
INF Velo
1/07/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
1/02/22
71.3 - 73.3
Velo Range
1/02/22
2066
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/22
Changeup
62 - 64
Velo Range
1/02/22
1427
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/22
Curveball
58 - 63
Velo Range
1/02/22
1644
Spin Rate (avg)
1/02/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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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).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.04
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.5
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).
98.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
374
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
144
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
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).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
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.
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
374
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
273
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
21.8
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.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.3
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.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.8
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.
Tennessee Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
60.5
Bat Speed (max)
55.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2066
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1644
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1427
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,146
Spin Rate (max)
2,066
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.5
Velocity (max)
59.0 - 62.8
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,686
Spin Rate (max)
1,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 63.8
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,511
Spin Rate (max)
1,427
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
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.
2.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.04
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.
Nashville Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Swift
2.03
10-yd
8.04
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
1.50
RSi (max)
1.50
RSi (avg)
1,667
Jump Power (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
20.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.59
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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.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-9, 222-pounds. XL frame, stronger and sturdy look with a developed foundation.
Hit: RHH. Simple stance (just past shoulder width) sees his hands at his rear shoulder. Hands load down into his rear heel, before a small stride forward. At front heel plant barrel rotates behind the body as the lower half goes. Works up the middle of the field well with hard line drives. Has present pop to the pull side when he catches it out front. 55.7 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Long high arm action and slot, with good throws.
Defense: Trusts his glove with good turns to second.
ATH: 7.92 runner in the 60. 1.78 in the 10 yard split. 23.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 225-pounds. XL frame, stronger and sturdy look with a developed foundation.
Hit: RHH. Frontward leaning front lever with the shoulder. Balanced stance with easy rhythm and timing. Elbow parallel to back shoulder. Lets the ball travel and swings from his back him with barrel out in front. Really nice swing with loud barrels from a line drive approach and showing the ability to lift and hit for power. Ball jumped off the bat to pull side gap. 66.8 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 374' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Gets on top of the baseball with a longer lever arm. Easy repeatable action with more velocity present. High 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Moves really well for being a bigger frame body. Athletic moving lower half and turns hips easily to both sides of his body. Shows feel for fielding the baseball out in front of him. Works through the gather with clean and timed transfers.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.81 in the 10 yard split.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Proportional frame w/ lower half strength.
Hits: RHH. Wide, crouched stance w/ some rhythm in hands. Vertical bat in compact, hand load Generates above average bat speed w/ steep, uphill path into two handed finish. Tries to elevate w/ middle-pull side approach and flashes of thump.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: Average defender all around. Some upside on footwork, but fair hands and transfers.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Proportional frame w/ lower half strength.
Hits: RHH. Wide, crouched stance w/ some rhythm in hands. Vertical bat in compact, hand load Generates above average bat speed w/ steep, uphill path into two handed finish. Tries to elevate w/ middle-pull side approach and flashes of thump.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: Average defender all around. Some upside on footwork, but fair hands and transfers.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-11, 215-pounds. Proportional frame w/ lower half strength.
Hits: RHH. Wide, crouched stance w/ some rhythm in hands. Vertical bat in compact, hand load Generates above average bat speed w/ steep, uphill path into two handed finish. Tries to elevate w/ middle-pull side approach and flashes of thump.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Short, compact arm action w/ developing arm strength.
Defense: Average defender all around. Some upside on footwork, but fair hands and transfers.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.