@Ben_Klitgaard 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2026
3B
2B
Ben
Klitgaard
Iowa City (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 179.2LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: PG 2026 Vitense Select
6' 0" • 179.2LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: PG 2026 Vitense Select
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/03/24
63
Hard Hit %
8/09/25
99
Exit Velocity (max)
3/09/25
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/25
364
Distance (max)
3/09/25
75
Sweet Spot %
8/09/25
7.84
60-yd
8/09/25
4.44
30-yd
3/09/25
2.00
10-yd
3/09/25
17.6
Run speed (max)
3/09/25
80
INF Velo
3/09/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
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
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.
12.6
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).
80.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
364
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4924
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).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.6589
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.
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
302
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.0
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.44
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.94
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Vald
2.00
10-yd
4.44
30-yd
7.94
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1.54
RSI (max)
18.6
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Physical
2025
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.
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: 3B/2B
Body: 6-0, 179-pounds.
Hit: RHH- square balanced stance, controlled weight with positive momentum working back through the hitting zone, strong top hand staying on and through baseballs.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 327' max distance.
Defense: RH. INF-78 mph. Solid/avg. Glove with stiffer throwing actions; may profile better as a 1B or LF- as the bat is the current carrying tool.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 17.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH- square balanced start, above avg. present strength, some extra moving parts to load and stride, impacts baseball well, power potential to the middle of the field.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 364' max distance.
Defense: RH. INF-80 mph. Quality overall footwork, fields with rhythm and tempo, arm action and accuracy need refinement and development.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 2.00 and 4.44 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.60 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6_0, 175-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 76 mph. Solid early footwork and rhythm to field, transition angles to throw need development, usable hands to field, avg. accuracy to bag.
Hit: RHH. tall relaxed stance, solid avg. pop, stays on balls well, mid pull approach with firm contact.
Power: 90.00 mph max exit velocity per Trackman during BP.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 80.00 mph. Moves well in field, above avg. footwork and actions, some heaviness to feet, shows ability to field routine and arm is playable across.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with hitchy rhythm, some effort in swing, flashes pop in bat to middle of field.
Power: 90 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.