27.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
Jake
Bentivenga
New Trier (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 181.9LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
5' 11" • 181.9LBSR/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
8/06/24
27.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
67
Hard Hit %
2/12/23
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
355
Distance (max)
2/24/24
100
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
7.23
60
8/06/24
3.99
30-yd
8/06/24
1.71
10-yd
8/06/24
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/24/24
1.94 - 2.06
Pop Time
8/06/24
Fastball
70
Velocity (max)
4/13/21
68 - 69
Velo Range
4/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
61 - 64
Velo Range
4/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
55 - 57
Velo Range
4/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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)
7.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.80
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.46
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
9.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
10.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.47 - 2.68
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
7.2
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
27.1
Hand Speed (max)
25.8
Hand Speed (avg)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
78.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.24
30-yd
7.76
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
2.16
RSi (max)
2.16
RSi (avg)
1,474
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
24.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
90.65
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
91.61
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
89.72
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Catcher Analysis - Oct 28, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Takeaways - Aug 21, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 6 New Trier - Mar 10, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 1, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 10, 2022
- Lockport Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis - Aug 17, 2021
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Verbally committed to Rochester.
C Jake Bentivenga (New Trier) is an uncommitted catcher-to-know in the state. Listed at a compact and strong 5-foot-11, 181-pounds, the right-handed hitter has plenty of strength in his bat, reaching up to 97 mph for his max EV in the workout with an average EV of 87 mph and max distance of 355’. His BLAST metrics were some of the best in the event, averaging 24.5 mph for his hand-speed, 78.1 mph for his bat-speed, and 20.2 Gs for his rotational acceleration. Quality defender that works hard behind the plate, 1.94 pop-time with a max velocity of 73 mph from the chute.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 181.9-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, quiet hands load, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Flat path with extension through contact, strong hands. 77.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.06 pop times. Efficient jab step footwork, squatted stance, upright upper half, athletic mover.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid laod and stride. Loose, intentful swing, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window. Flashed accuracy from the crouch.
Defense: 2.09-2.27 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Short and quick transfer, stays low through his throw. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance with a narrow base. Long hand load. High leg kick trigger. Uphill to contact with intent to elevate, flashed power to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, put throws consistently on the bag.
Defense: 2.22 - 2.46 pop times. Sure-handed, quick/clean transfer. Works in-line on throws.
Run: 8.80 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Defense: 2.47-2.68 pop times. Easy receiving actions, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride. Strength in swing, level bat path, makes contact out front, gap-to-gap approach with pull-side tendencies.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.89 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, easy tall and fall delivery, repeatable, strong front side, works in line with target, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Arm side run, 2-seam type.
CB: 55-57 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes.
CH: 61-64 mph. Flashes fade, arm speed similar to fastball.