24.3
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
RHP
Benjamin
Cherry
Massachusetts-Boston
Manchester (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ct Capitals
Manchester (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ct Capitals
Rankings
2022 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
7/13/21
22.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/13/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.54
60
7/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
2/27/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
7/13/21
83 - 85
Velo Range
7/13/21
2122
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Curveball
68.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
2/27/21
2121
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/21
Positional Tools
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)
7.54
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
383
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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.
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
278
Distance (avg)
383
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.20.21
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.8
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.
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
79.6
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.20.21
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
2037
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.
25.0
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).
68.6
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).
2105
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).
2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 84.5
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.2
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,103
Spin Rate (max)
2,073
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.20.21
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.7
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,136
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,258
Spin Rate (max)
2,121
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games - Jul 15, 2021
- 2021 Connecticut Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 15, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Mar 1, 2021
- Results from 2019 New England Scout Day: L & M - Jun 21, 2019
- 2019 New England Scout Day: L & M - Top Performers - Jun 21, 2019
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6-foot, 197-pound physical strong frame. Raw projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter displayed an exit velocity of 97 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (75.78 mph bat speed average). (22.62 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide closed stance with a small load, then used a long quick stride. Bat speed was explosive, had a simple long swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Projectable raw from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft hands, and quick aggressive footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a long loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.54. Projectable raw on the mound, using a short loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands open and soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-85 mph; shows running sinking action and both sides of the plate control with heavy movement. (Max spin 2189; Avg 2121). Has tilt slurvey action and glove side control on his 1/7 curveball (66-67). (Max spin 2102; Avg 2073).
Exit Velocity: 97 mph
Arm Velocity: 84 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.54
6-foot-1, 189-pound physical frame.Raw in the box, Cherry clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. Started in a wide stance with a higher load, then used an open stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays a flat swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 89 mph;shows quick feet, a natural exchange, and next level hands. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were quick. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a long arm action. Raw on the mound, had a long arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses max effort. Has uphill shoulder with an strong balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 78-82 mph; showed hard action and control low in the zone with heavy movement.Showed consistent control and tilt on his 1/7 curveball 67-69 mph. A plus runner, got down the line in 4.15.
Exit Velocity: 94 mph
Arm Velocity: 89 mph
Home to 1st: 4.15