24.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
OF
Benjamin
Volpe
Whitefish Bay (HS) • WI
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Milwaukee Baseball Academy
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Milwaukee Baseball Academy
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/18/23
14.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/18/23
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/18/23
354
Distance (max)
3/18/23
75
Sweet Spot %
3/18/23
7.15
60
3/18/23
4.04
30-yd
7/11/23
1.72
10-yd
3/18/23
19
Run speed (max)
7/11/23
80
INF Velo
3/18/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
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
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
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
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
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).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.0
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).
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.9
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.
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.6
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.
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
80.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.15
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.
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.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.15
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.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
7.15
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.55
RSi (max)
1.55
RSi (avg)
904
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
81.81
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.
82.77
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Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned, athletic build with a thick lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Simple. Small leg lift trigger. Aggressive foot plant. Easy, athletic hands. Long through the zone, uphill out front, looks to elevate. 66.3 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather under midline, shuffle step towards target.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60.
Volpe is an athletic 5-foot-10, 170 pound athlete with some fill and strength coming. Volpe displayed a smooth and rhythmic swing and showed impressive barrel control throughout his round; he also had one of the highest max exit velocities of the day at 94 mph. He showcased the ability to handle the middle infield showing ease to his operation when moving laterally and softness to his hands. Volpe also displays smooth hands and transfers on double play turns in the middle.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build with strength and more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Stock set up with higher hands. Rhythmic swing, direct path, fast hands and bat, feel for barrel, ball jumps.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Comfortable on the move, steady hands, smooth double play turn.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Volpe makes his rankings debut at No. 83 in this update. Listed at a projectable and lean 5-foot-10, 170-pounds, Volpe possesses a whippy bat that has seemed to flat out hit across the summer circuit. On the infield he is a clean mover and pairs it with an arm that has topped at 80 mph across the diamond in our looks, too. Overall, there is a lot to like from this young prospect and he is from a Whitefish Bay area that has created many next-level prospects recently.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Thin, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands load back as lead arm bars, quick leg kick trigger. Long and uphill path to contact.
Power: 83.11 max exit velocity, averaged 78.06 mph. 264’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 73 mph. OF - mph. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Narrow base, glove plays under center of body.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.