23
Hand Speed (max)
3/14/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
Benjamin
Priest
Bard College
Avon (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Southington Black Knights
Avon (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Southington Black Knights
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/14/21
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/14/21
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/14/21
319
Distance (max)
3/14/21
40
Sweet Spot %
3/14/21
7.51
60
3/14/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
71
OF Velo
3/14/21
-
C Velo
-
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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)
7.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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 Blue Jays 3.14.21
Mar 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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 Blue Jays 3.14.21
Mar 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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5-foot-10, 165-pound, athletic and solid, shows good strength for a 2023. Above average at the plate, Priest's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Began in a balanced wide stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a long stride. Has explosive bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 71 mph; has soft hands, athletic quick feet, and a natural exchange.Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.51. Look for the power to continue to climb, spreads the field with multiple barrels.
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.51