25.7
Hand Speed (max)
11/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
1B
LHP
Cooper
Benoit
New Fairfield (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/L • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Connecticut Rangers
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/L • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Connecticut Rangers
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
11/05/23
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
11/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/24
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/24
325
Distance (max)
3/02/24
71
Sweet Spot %
11/05/23
7.6
60
3/02/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16
Run speed (max)
11/05/23
80
INF Velo
3/02/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
3/02/24
78.5 - 80.4
Velo Range
3/02/24
2074
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Changeup
68.3 - 72.1
Velo Range
3/02/24
1391
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Curveball
62.3 - 64.8
Velo Range
9/20/23
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
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.
12.3
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).
77.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
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).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.2
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.7
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.
2024 Southern New England Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase II
Nov 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Rangers 9.20.23
Sep 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
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.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.1
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.
2024 Southern New England Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase II
Nov 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Rangers 9.20.23
Sep 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
2074
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.
26.1
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).
63.2
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).
1975
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).
70.2
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).
1391
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
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).
1900
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.
24.6
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).
62.0
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).
1779
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).
69.9
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).
1235
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).
2024 Southern New England Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.4
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,074
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.7
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 63.7
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,049
Spin Rate (max)
1,975
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 72.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,537
Spin Rate (max)
1,391
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase II
Nov 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,856
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.2
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 61.2
Velo Range
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,661
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.2
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,194
Spin Rate (max)
1,185
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: CT Rangers 9.20.23
Sep 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.2
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.8
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 70.5
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,281
Spin Rate (max)
1,269
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
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.
2023 Connecticut Fall Prospect Showcase II
Nov 5, 2023
Swift
7.68
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
1.06
RSi (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
18.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- Results From 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID - Mar 4, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: CT Rangers - Quick Hits - Sep 26, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Rangers - Sep 25, 2023
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Cooper Benoit: 1B/LHP, (2026) New Fairfield, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic strong frame. Above average at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 92 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (71.1 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic open stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Has explosive bat speed, short rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Advanced while in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph; has athletic smooth feet, next level hands, and a twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.68. Above average on the mound, showed a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with an in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-80 mph; showed arm side command and sinking late action. (Max spin 1997; Avg 1856). Had a 11/5 curveball (60-61) that showed hard action and glove side command. (Max spin 1698; Avg 1660). Showed arm side command and fading swing and miss action on his changeup (68-70).
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.68