20.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
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Tate Bender: OF/2B, (2025) Lima Shawnee, OH. 5-foot-10, 132-pound. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 69 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural transfer, and sure hands. had consistent pop times of 2.13-2.24. Some flexibility and clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.
Tate Bender: OF/2B, (2025) Lima Shawnee, OH. 5-foot-10, 132-pound. (61.9 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic active stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph; had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.6 at the event.
Tate Bender: OF/2B, (2025) Lima Shawnee, OH. 5-foot-10, 132-pound lean athletic frame. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is efficient developing, uses a short simple swing plane and balanced finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth projectable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 77 mph; has rhythmic in control feet, consistent sure hands, and a clean exchange. Projectable from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 79 mph; showed athletic feet, consistent hands, and a clean fluid exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Some accuracy to the bases, used a consistent arm action and athletic slot.