26.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/27/21
CLASS OF 2022
SS
RHP
Ben
Kennedy
Taylor University
Evansville Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Evansville Leathernecks
Evansville Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Evansville Leathernecks
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/21
29.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/21
-
Hard Hit %
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/27/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.17
60
2/27/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
91
INF Velo
2/27/21
-
OF Velo
-
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)
7.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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.
Preseason All-State 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
326
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.
26.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
Preseason All-State 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- St. Louis Open: Quick Hits - Oct 14, 2019
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Athletic lean frame, strong proportioned body. Has wide stance, hands held slightly out front, ear high, on long preload set up. Cranks the barrel on backside while launching solid strong bat speed to ball. Singles,gap-to-gap style hitter. Very good bat speed recorded. Power will gain in later times as he gets stronger. Kennedy displays quick feet and agile body actions. Loose quick arm and accuracy to throws. Soft hands to field. Ran a 7.17 60-yard dash.
Ben Kennedy: SS/2B, (2022) Evansville Central, IN. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic frame. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.4. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. Setup was comprised of a big load and balanced stance. Had a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 88 mph; has a quick exchange and athletic footwork. Had a ¾ slot with a short arm action.
Track Man Data
Max Exit Speed: 91.78
Average Exit Speed: 78.28
Blast Data
Bat Speed: 19.6
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-foot, 155-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with upside.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, confident look, smooth load and long stride. Swings with intent, loose, quick hands, creates bat speed, level bat path, a lot of hard gap-to-gap contact and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Long, loose arm action, over-the-top slot and throws carried across the diamond.
Defense: Reliable hands, charges the baseball, winds up through release at times. Advanced double play feed.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.