@bdrinkwine24 
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
3B
Ben
Drinkwine
Lightridge (HS) • VA
6' 3" • 215LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags 2026 Platinum
6' 3" • 215LBSR/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags 2026 Platinum
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
82.9
Bat Speed (max)
11/04/23
19.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
90
Hard Hit %
11/04/23
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
11/04/23
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
374
Distance (max)
8/18/24
82
Sweet Spot %
6/09/24
6.86
60-yd
6/18/24
3.80
30-yd
6/18/24
1.65
10-yd
6/18/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
11/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
9/15/23
74 - 77
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.86
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
3.9
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
374
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6862
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).
100.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7078
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).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
110
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.021
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.
2024 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
374
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
93.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Stars Baseball
Jun 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Stars Baseball
Jun 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day: Canes Baseball Session I
Oct 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
110
Distance (avg)
281
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
2024 Mid-Atlantic Procase
Aug 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
80.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC State Games
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Stars Baseball
Jun 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Mid-Atlantic State Games
Nov 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
82.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Stars Baseball
Jun 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.80
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.86
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.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.82
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
6.92
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
2.78
RSI (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
PBR Scout Day: Canes Baseball Session I
Oct 29, 2022
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
0.80
RSI (max)
0.80
RSI (avg)
1,507
Jump Power (max)
23.9
Jump Height (max)
23.9
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
2023
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.
67.85
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.
58.76
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Future Games: Team Virginia Game 3 Quick Hits - Jul 28, 2024
- Future Games: Team Virginia Game 2 Quick Hits - Jul 27, 2024
- Future Games: Team Virginia Workout Day Quick Hits - Jul 25, 2024
- 2024 VA State Games Superlatives: Projectable Athletes - Jul 1, 2024
- 2024 VA State Games Superlatives: Best Runners - Jun 26, 2024
- State Games Superlatives: Most Projectable Athletes - Jul 4, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Most Raw Power - Jun 30, 2023
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Broad Run at Lightridge - Apr 13, 2023
- VA/DC Scout Blog: Osbourn Park at Lightridge - Mar 16, 2023
- VA/DC Class of 2026 Rankings: 26 To Follow - Nov 16, 2022
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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: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 210.3-pounds. Physical, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Quick, uphill barrel path. 70.1 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 374' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with in control footwork.
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 67.85 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 204-pounds. Physical, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Quick, slightly uphill barrel path. 72.8 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 332' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Loose, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft hands. with athletic footwork.
ATH: 6.86 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.80 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/3B A 2026 to keep an eye on.
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Quick, slightly uphill barrel path. 74.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 353' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Quick, loose arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with athletic footwork.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60.