18
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Benjamin
Van Epps
Liverpool (HS) • NY
5' 5" • 145LBS
R/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Academy Baseball Syracuse
5' 5" • 145LBSR/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Academy Baseball Syracuse
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
58.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/24
8.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/24
-
Hard Hit %
70.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/24
63
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/24
218
Distance (max)
2/20/24
60
Sweet Spot %
2/20/24
8.31
60
2/20/24
4.55
30-yd
2/20/24
1.96
10-yd
2/20/24
16.3
Run speed (max)
2/20/24
65
INF Velo
2/20/24
-
OF Velo
62
C Velo
2/20/24
2.32 - 2.49
Pop Time
2/20/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.32 - 2.49
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
8.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.62 - 2.75
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
95
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
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.
2024 NY Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
70.9
Exit Velocity (max)
63.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
64.8
Exit Velocity (max)
58.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
200
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
54.2
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.
17.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
51.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
49.0
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.
2024 NY Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
15.6
Hand Speed (avg)
58.2
Bat Speed (max)
54.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
15.1
Hand Speed (avg)
51.6
Bat Speed (max)
49.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.96
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.54
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
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.
1.98
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.57
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.35
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2024 NY Preseason ID: Central
Feb 20, 2024
Swift
1.96
10-yd
4.55
30-yd
8.31
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
2.26
RSi (max)
22.3
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
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.
61.33
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.
72.04
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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.
Physical: 5-3, 115 pounds; Slender, lean build. 8.35 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 65 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.62-2.75 pop times. C - 57 MPH.