@Benton_Taylor4 20
Hand Speed (max)
1/07/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
C
Benton
Taylor
Fort Dale Academy (HS) • AL
5' 8" • 136.9LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mbc Elite/ Canes Prospects
5' 8" • 136.9LBSR/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mbc Elite/ Canes Prospects
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/07/24
20.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/22
-
Hard Hit %
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/07/24
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/07/24
241
Distance (max)
1/07/24
88
Sweet Spot %
9/25/22
7.49
60-yd
1/07/24
4.06
30-yd
1/07/24
1.77
10-yd
9/25/22
18.0
Run speed (max)
1/07/24
80
INF Velo
1/07/24
-
OF Velo
71
C Velo
9/25/22
2.14 - 2.26
Pop Time
9/25/22
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
104
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.6
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
57.6
Bat Speed (max)
53.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
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.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
2.52
RSI (max)
20.4
Jump Height (max)
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.62
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
2.09
RSI (max)
2.09
RSI (avg)
972
Jump Power (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
25.6
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
70.75
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.
69.77
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/C
Body: 5-7, 137-pounds. Smaller build, athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open stance, active rhythm with the hands. Smaller leg lift, stays inside the ball. Developing power in the box. 61 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Glove pat into the throw, shorter arm.
Defense: Clean when fielding, moves well up the middle.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Lean frame, plenty of room to grow into the frame.
Hits: RHH. Open stance, mid-to-high leg kick into the swing. Some lift to the swing, opposite field approach during BP round.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 MPH. 197' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Strong, long arm action.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop times. Athletic skill set behind the plate.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 69.77 Edge Score
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds. Lean frame, plenty of room to grow into the frame.
Hits: RHH. Open stance, mid-to-high leg kick into the swing. Some lift to the swing, opposite field approach during BP round.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.5 MPH. 197' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Strong, long arm action.
Defense: 2.14-2.26 pop times. Athletic skill set behind the plate.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 69.77 Edge Score