19.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/21
CLASS OF 2024
OF
1B
Benjamin
D'Amato
Bristol Eastern (HS) • CT
5' 4" • 165LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Bell City Barnstormers
5' 4" • 165LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Bell City Barnstormers
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
85
Exit Velocity (max)
10/23/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.63
60
10/23/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
10/23/21
72
OF Velo
10/23/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
71.6
Velocity (max)
10/23/21
68 - 71
Velo Range
10/23/21
1875
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
Curveball
55.5 - 64.2
Velo Range
10/23/21
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/21
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)
8.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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).
274
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.
5.3
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 New England State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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 New England State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1875
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.
27.3
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).
59.3
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).
1995
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 New England State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
71.6
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,007
Spin Rate (max)
1,875
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
55.5 - 64.2
Velo Range
56.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
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5-foot-4, 165-pound solid sturdy frame. Smooth advanced at the plate, D'Amato recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Had a short flat swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. While in the infield,made throws up to 71 mph. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 72 mph; has smooth athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose long arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Above average projectable on the mound, showed a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Even in line shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic upright finish. Threw his fastball 68-71 mph;has sinking action and both sides of the plate control with sharp movement. (Max spin 2006; Avg 1875). He shows slight action and glove side control on his 11/5 curveball (55-57). (Max spin 2123; Avg 1994).
Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph