21.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/29/23
CLASS OF 2024
1B
RHP
Jason
Benson, Jr.
Eastern Oregon University
St. Francis (HS) • CA
6' 6" • 252.3LBS
R/R • 18yr
St. Francis (HS) • CA
6' 6" • 252.3LBSR/R • 18yr
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/29/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
6/09/23
67
Hard Hit %
1/29/23
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/23
90
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/29/23
353
Distance (max)
6/09/23
88
Sweet Spot %
6/09/23
7.83
60
6/09/23
4.43
30-yd
8/11/23
1.88
10-yd
1/29/23
17.1
Run speed (max)
1/29/23
76
INF Velo
1/29/23
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
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Positional Tools
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)
7.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
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.
13.5
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.
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
82
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
BAWS 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Bay Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
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.
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
BAWS 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Bay Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
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
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.43
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.03
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.
South Bay Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.44
30-yd
8.04
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
1.70
RSi (max)
1.70
RSi (avg)
2,036
Jump Power (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
19.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Two sport athlete with really good athleticism. Plenty of untapped power.
Body: 6-5, 252-pounds. Tall and commanding presence.
Hit: RHH. Tall and upright stance, bat at the ear. Compact swing for the bigger frame. short-to-no stride. Line drive oriented. 66.6 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. Short arm action.
Defense: Quick feet, gets around on the ball and sets up a throw.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Event: South Bay Preseason ID
Positional Profile: 1B
Physical: 6-6, 250-pounds; 8.04 60-yard, max vertical jump – 20.9; Extra large frame, broad long body.
Offensively: RH. EV max – 93.9 mph, hand speed max – 21.1 mph, bat speed max – 68.9 mph; Wide feet set up in closed stance, small load with small stride, tight turn into hip rotation, works inside with physical contact oriented swing that produces hard contact, abbreviated two hand finish, executed approach and attack plan well, heavy hard barrel contact, line drives over and over again, highly efficient on-plane stroke, chance to do damage while also maintaining high levels of contact rate.
Defensively: 1B – 76 mph; Shorter arm stroke, bit of a lower elbow at release, throws can develop carry, moves with urgency at position and has nimble feet for big young man, sets up at bag for throws with right foot pre-engaged, wide catch radius.