The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Bennett LaPalm: LHP/OF, (2023) Bellbrook, OH. Dayton Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2420; Avg 2308). Throws a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2135). His 2/8 slider had late action. (Max spin 2150; Avg 2104).
1/17/22
Bennett LaPalm: LHP/OF, (2023) Bellbrook, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. At the plate, Lapalm recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a quick load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits an uphill swing plane and high good extension on his finish. In the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;showed a twitchy exchange, aggressive developing feet, and firm hands. One hand out front fielding mechanics. Advanced on the mound, uses a high ¾ ¾ arm angle and an loose clean arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-88 mph. Showed hard action. (Max spin 2232; Avg 2174). He threw a 1/7 sharp curveball (66-70). (Max spin 1927; Avg 1864). He shows sinking action on his changeup (75-76). He had sweeping action on his slider (71-73). (Max spin 2007; Avg 1942).
1/18/21
Hit: Physical bat from the left side. Uses a simple loading sequence that flows into a backside launch. Uphill path with respectable bat speed. Worked middle of the field in BP. Power: Flashed gap abilities. Offensive Projection: Middle. Field: Plays with good tempo, showed developing ball skills. Throw: Arm has a chance to be a well above average tool. Defensive Projection: Corner outfield.
Delivery/Scouting Notes: High follow in the 2023 class. A well put together prospect who ran the fastball up to 82mph. Talking to the Canes staff he's a guy who's taken huge jumps over the past calendar year. Secondary stuff will need to come along but there's a lot to like here. Fastball: Regular arm side action. Low 80s with potential for much more. Breaking Ball: Pops out of the hand with 1/7 shape and gradual action. Changeup: Developing third offering with some dive to it. Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part.
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Bennett LaPalm: LHP/OF, (2023) Bellbrook, OH. Dayton Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, had a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2420; Avg 2308). Throws a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2135). His 2/8 slider had late action. (Max spin 2150; Avg 2104).
Bennett LaPalm: LHP/OF, (2023) Bellbrook, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. At the plate, Lapalm recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a quick load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits an uphill swing plane and high good extension on his finish. In the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;showed a twitchy exchange, aggressive developing feet, and firm hands. One hand out front fielding mechanics. Advanced on the mound, uses a high ¾ ¾ arm angle and an loose clean arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-88 mph. Showed hard action. (Max spin 2232; Avg 2174). He threw a 1/7 sharp curveball (66-70). (Max spin 1927; Avg 1864). He shows sinking action on his changeup (75-76). He had sweeping action on his slider (71-73). (Max spin 2007; Avg 1942).
Hit: Physical bat from the left side. Uses a simple loading sequence that flows into a backside launch. Uphill path with respectable bat speed. Worked middle of the field in BP.
Power: Flashed gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Middle.
Field: Plays with good tempo, showed developing ball skills.
Throw: Arm has a chance to be a well above average tool.
Defensive Projection: Corner outfield.
Delivery/Scouting Notes: High follow in the 2023 class. A well put together prospect who ran the fastball up to 82mph. Talking to the Canes staff he's a guy who's taken huge jumps over the past calendar year. Secondary stuff will need to come along but there's a lot to like here.
Fastball: Regular arm side action. Low 80s with potential for much more.
Breaking Ball: Pops out of the hand with 1/7 shape and gradual action.
Changeup: Developing third offering with some dive to it.
Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part.