@ben_caristi 
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/08/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
SS
Ben
Caristi
Scituate High School (HS) • MA
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Northeast Lions
Rankings
2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/24
24.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/08/23
29
Hard Hit %
8/08/24
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/24
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/24
298
Distance (max)
3/17/24
71
Sweet Spot %
10/08/23
7.36
60-yd
3/17/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
3/17/24
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
8/08/24
2.03 - 2.19
Pop Time
8/08/24
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)
7.36
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.80
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.30
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.5
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Position
7.95
60-yard
2.25 - 2.30
Pop Time
69
INF Velo
67
C Velo
79
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
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).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
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).
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 8.8.24
Aug 8, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
91
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.17.24
Mar 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
66.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
273
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.
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 8.8.24
Aug 8, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
Scout Day: Northeast Lions 3.19.23
Mar 19, 2023
Swift
0.76
RSI (max)
0.76
RSI (avg)
1,170
Jump Power (max)
22.4
Jump Height (max)
22.4
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Mar 19, 2024
- 2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Oct 9, 2023
- 2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Oct 9, 2023
- 2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Oct 9, 2023
- Results From 2023 Massachusetts Fall Prospect Showcase - Oct 9, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Quick Hits - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Northeast Lions - Mar 20, 2023
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Ben Caristi: C/SS, (2025) Scituate, MA. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic solid frame. Capable during batting practice, Caristi had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. Began in a wide closed stance with a high controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a long swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 75 mph; showed developing feet, developing hands, and a developing clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 71 mph; has developing soft hands, a lengthy natural transfer, and developing feet. He produced a pop time of 2.22-2.25. Had decent accuracy to the base and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.36.
Ben Caristi: C/2B, (2025) Scituate, MA. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic build. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a tight load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, uses an uphill long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; showed soft developing hands, a natural lengthy transfer, and developing athletic feet. produced pop times of 2.10-2.15. Calm setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.8. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Ben Caristi: C/SS, (2025) Scituate, MA. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean athletic frame. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 79 mph. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Setup was comprised of a balanced athletic stance and a high load. Bat speed is developing, uses a long uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found a few barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 67 mph; has developing feet, a natural lengthy transfer, and developing hands. had a pop time of 2.25-2.30. Calm setup. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.95 in the 60-yard dash.