22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Ben
D'Amico
Taft (HS) • CT
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Interstate (NY)
5' 11" • 200LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Interstate (NY)
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/22
21.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/22
27
Hard Hit %
3/05/22
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/06/22
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
305
Distance (max)
3/05/22
67
Sweet Spot %
3/05/22
7.66
60
3/05/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
2/27/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
2/27/22
74 - 76.3
Velo Range
2/27/22
1749
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Changeup
71 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/21/22
1480
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Curveball
71.4 - 72.8
Velo Range
2/27/22
1999
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
2/27/22
2009
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
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.
Scout Day: CT Rangers 3.6.22
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Connecticut Preseason All-State Showcase (Invite Only)
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
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.
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.
Scout Day: CT Rangers 3.6.22
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Connecticut Preseason All-State Showcase (Invite Only)
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
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).
1746
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.
23.3
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).
70.5
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).
1991
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).
71.6
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).
1343
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Slider
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).
1969
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Mar 23, 2022
- Results From 2022 Connecticut Pitcher Analysis - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2022 Western New England Preseason All-State - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2022 Southern New England Preseason All-State - Mar 7, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: CT Rangers - Mar 7, 2022
- Results From 2022 Central New England Preseason All-State - Feb 28, 2022
- 2022 Central New England Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2022
- 2022 Connecticut Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2022
- Results From 2022 Connecticut Preseason All-State Showcase - Feb 22, 2022
- Spring Video Scout Blog: Edition 4 - May 22, 2020
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5-foot-11, stronger, solid, thicker athletic frame. Showing plenty of strength throughout. A right-handed hitting corner infielder. At the plate starts in a balanced, wider stance, with hands at shoulder height, loose and relaxed. The swing is fluid and works with minimal effort, more of a flat path, with a higher finish. The approach is more middle to pull side, max exit velocity was 95 mph, shows strength to get the baseball to the gaps. The hand speed was calculated at 21 mph, with bat speed at 70 mph. Ran the sixty-yard dash in 7.66, looks to move quicker than times. Defensively, works from the ground up, with a soft consistent glove. The feet and hands work well together, showed a tick above average arm at 81 mph across the diamond from third. Should be able to bring more value with a move to first at the next level, solid corner player, with ability to swing the bat.
Stands 5-foot-10, 185-pounds with a thick lower half. At the plate he uses a slightly open stance, back to even on the pitch, battle waggle on the pre-pitch. Barrel path to the ball is tight to his body with some slight barrel lift through contact, full extension. Defensively, fields the ball at the corner position out in front, funnels back to his body while keeping active feet towards his target. Throws from a high 3/4 arm-slot with plenty of carry to the bag. Pitching, during his bullpen session he showed a well balanced three-pitch mix. The delivery is slow and deliberate at the start, high knee lift, speeds up as he accelerates toward the catcher, arm-swing has no restrictions, high 3/4 slot, FB has arm-side run and slight sink, CB at times showed tight spin, 11/5 shape, CH stayed to his arm-side with natural fade. He also mixed in a slider that worked on a more 10/4 shape. Overall, continued strength work will benefit the 2022 grad.