@Benj_Smith25 
81.4
Velocity (max)
2/15/24
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
1B
Benjamin
Smith
St. Pius X (Festus) (HS) • MO
5' 11" • 165LBS
L/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: RBC
5' 11" • 165LBSL/L • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: RBC
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.7 - 80.7
Velo Range
2/15/24
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/04/24
1959
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Curveball
62.5 - 65.5
Velo Range
2/15/24
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/24
Slider
67.3 - 68.2
Velo Range
2/15/24
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/24
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/23
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/28/23
316
Distance (max)
2/03/24
63
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
9/10/23
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/03/24
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
33
Hard Hit %
9/28/23
7.87
60-yd
2/03/24
4.49
30-yd
9/10/23
1.87
10-yd
2/03/24
17.0
Run speed (max)
2/03/24
79
INF Velo
9/10/23
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
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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)
8.09
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
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.0
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).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7125
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).
95.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.0102
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.
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Recruits Scout Day
Sep 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
MO Fall Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Sep 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
277
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.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
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.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MO Fall Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Sep 10, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
1878
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.
24.1
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).
63.9
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).
1702
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).
72.5
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).
1540
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
Slider
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).
1813
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Missouri State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 77.8
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.7
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,906
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.2
Velocity (max)
1,770
Spin Rate (max)
1,770
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.9
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,977
Spin Rate (max)
1,959
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Recruits Scout Day
Feb 15, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 80.7
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 65.5
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,602
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.2
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.2
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,890
Spin Rate (max)
1,824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 72.0
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,352
Spin Rate (max)
1,331
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Recruits Scout Day
Feb 15, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.87
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.
1.98
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.49
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.17
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
66.54
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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: LHP/1B Ranked 124th in Missouri.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, broad shoulders, projectable.
Delivery: Easy delivery. Low leg kick, hip coil, decent extension and push off. Easy follow through and leg sweep.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot, fast arm acion.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Arm side run, threw it in to righties with confidence. T2050, 1888 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 12-6 action, slower but solid bite. T1906, 1801 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. T1770, 1770 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Low spin, arm side fade T1977, 1959 average rpm.
ATH: 8.09 runner in the 60. 23.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Ranked 124th in Missouri.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Lean, broad shoulders, projectable.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, lots of movement in the box, rocks back and forth into a short stride, times up the pitch. Quick hands, level bat path, quick swing that throws hands at the ball. 63 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 312' max distance. 91.4 max EV.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. Long arm action, overhand.
Defense: Prep step, fields off back foot, gets out in front of the ball.
ATH: 8.09 runner in the 60. 23.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.54 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 176-pounds. Proportional, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, athletic setup. Controlled hands and leg kick load. Minimal stride. Fluid, line-drive swing. Feel for the barrel in the zone. Pull side extension with hard line-drive contact. 67 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-77 mph. Short 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Lateral range with feel around the bag. Quick release. Sits back to field.
ATH: 7.87 runner in the 60. 1.87 in the 10 yard split. 21.50 max vertical.