24.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
OF
Luke
Bafia
Benet Academy (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rake City
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rake City
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
77
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/23
24.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/02/22
70
Hard Hit %
10/02/22
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/22
353
Distance (max)
2/05/23
70
Sweet Spot %
10/02/22
6.9
60
2/05/23
3.82
30-yd
10/02/22
1.67
10-yd
2/05/23
25.7
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
86
INF Velo
2/05/23
93
OF Velo
2/05/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
9.3
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
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).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.4
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
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).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.23
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
20.1
Run speed (max)
2,001
Jump Power (max)
34.5
Jump Height (max)
34.5
Jump Height (avg)
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.23
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
25.7
Run speed (max)
1,974
Jump Power (max)
34.0
Jump Height (max)
33.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
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.
80.5
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.
80.24
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 6, 2022
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- Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis - Jun 14, 2019
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INF/OF Luke Bafia (Benet Academy) is an upside right-handed hitter, and he turned in one of the better performances at the event. Bafia is listed at an athletic 6-foot-1, 190-pounds and ran a 6.90 in the 60-yard dash to start his day off, which was good for the second-best time at the event. He then proceeded to take a smooth round of BP, utilizing a quiet approach that flashed some favor to his pull-side, recording a max exit velocity of 95 mph and his furthest batted ball traveled 352 feet. Defensively, Bafia is an athletic mover with quick feet, and a strong arm that topped at 86 mph across the infield and 93 mph from the outfield (an event high). Toolsy unsigned senior to follow moving forward.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build, well-proportioned, projectable, room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, high hands, small weight shift into small leg lift. Handsy, direct, steep path, favors pull-side.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 83.1 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 93 mph. OF: Strong, quick arm action, 3/4 slot. INF: Quick and strong arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Fields the ball in stride, aggressive routes, fluid lateral mover. INF: Smooth actions, quick transfer, fields ball into body, fluid lateral mover.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.
Luke Bafia (Benet) is another strong, toolsy prospect from the event. Bafia, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound, outfielder/infielder, ran a 6.90 in the 60-yard dash, reached a 90 mph high from the outfield, 86 high across the infield, and recorded a max exit velocity of 96.1. Bafia was towards the top of a number of average Blast categories with a 22.9 mph hand speed, 70.9 mph bat speed and 21.6g rotational acceleration.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, simple setup, short stride. Athletic, easy, strong hands that work level through the zone.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.2 mph. 319’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 90 mph. Long arm swing, 3/4 slot.
Defense: OF: Light on his feet, gains ground through release, steady hands. INF: Smooth actions, plays with fluidity and body control.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start back, smooth load, short stride to front footstrike. Quick hands, stays short to the baseball, consistent line drive contact, works in rhythm.
Power: 88.87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.98 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 81 mph. Short compact arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Took reps as an outfielder and infielder. Comfortably strides to the baseball in rhythm on the outfield, soft hands play out front of body, clean and quick hand transfer, short trigger release that plays through the baseball. Plays with some pre-pitch bounce on the infield, fields low to the ground, glove plays out front of body, clean funnels to release.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 135-pounds.
Defense: Fluid foot work, quick, clean exchange, rangy defender.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. Short, over the top arm action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, short stride, long uphill path, line drive approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60.