@Benvanfleit 24.3
Hand Speed (max)
9/24/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Benjamin
Van Fleit
South Bend St Joseph (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 155LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Landsharks 16 U Blur
5' 11" • 155LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Landsharks 16 U Blur
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/22
28.2
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/22
-
Hard Hit %
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/21
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/24/22
252
Distance (max)
9/24/22
57
Sweet Spot %
9/24/22
7.51
60-yd
9/24/22
-
30-yd
1.79
10-yd
9/24/22
17.9
Run speed (max)
9/24/22
77
INF Velo
9/24/22
81
OF Velo
9/24/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
8/08/21
69.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
8/08/21
2070
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/21
Changeup
60.5 - 65.3
Velo Range
8/08/21
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/21
Curveball
55.6 - 60.1
Velo Range
8/08/21
1855
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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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).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.73
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
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).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0
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.
Landsharks Scout Day
Sep 24, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
63.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.5
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.
Landsharks Scout Day
Sep 24, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
61.6
Bat Speed (max)
57.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2070
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1855
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1689
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.6
Velocity (max)
55.6 - 60.1
Velo Range
55.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,855
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.3
Velocity (max)
60.5 - 65.3
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.51
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.
Landsharks Scout Day
Sep 24, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
7.51
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1.57
RSI (max)
1.57
RSI (avg)
1,116
Jump Power (max)
22.3
Jump Height (max)
22.3
Jump Height (avg)
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Benjamin Van Fleit, South Bend Saint Joseph, 2024, IN
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Starts in an active stance with an active big load, then uses a leg kick. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, upward swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 80.7 mph exit velocity, average 75.8 mph. 67.6 mph bat speed average. 23.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Developing hands, developing footwork, developing exchange. Confident. (OF) Consistent hands, developing footwork, developing exchange. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were twitchy.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 81 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Benjamin Van Fleit, South Bend Saint Joseph, 2024, IN
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a crouched open stance with a high load, then used a toe tap stride. Short swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 63.12 mph. 57.51 mph bat speed average. 21.80 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Lengthy exchange, consistent accuracy to the bag,
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.73 (60-yard).
Pitching: Easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, long arm action.
FB: T76. 69-75 mph. (Max spin 2139; Avg 2070). Some arm side accuracy.
CB: 55-60 mph. Consistent around the zone command. (Max spin 2070; Avg 1855).
CH: 60-65 mph.