@Benjycardone 
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
9/10/22
CLASS OF 2025
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SS
Benjamin
Cardone
Virginia Military Institu
Highland (HS) • VA
5' 9" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Richmond Braves
Highland (HS) • VA
5' 9" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Richmond Braves
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
9/10/22
9.8
Rot. Acc (max)
11/06/21
10
Hard Hit %
9/10/22
90
Exit Velocity (max)
9/10/22
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/06/21
303
Distance (max)
9/10/22
75
Sweet Spot %
11/06/21
7.42
60-yd
11/06/21
4.24
30-yd
9/10/22
1.89
10-yd
9/10/22
17.4
Run speed (max)
9/10/22
83
INF Velo
9/10/22
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
9/10/22
1.95 - 2.05
Pop Time
9/10/22
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
7/07/22
79 - 82
Velo Range
7/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 74
Velo Range
7/07/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.16
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
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.
12.1
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Sep 10, 2022
Position
7.79
60-yard
1.95 - 2.05
Pop Time
83
INF Velo
78
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
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).
90.0
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).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.0
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.
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Sep 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Virginia/Maryland State Games
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
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.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Sep 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Virginia/Maryland State Games
Nov 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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VA/MD State Games
5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic proportional build. Smooth fluid in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.8 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Bat speed is raw efficient, displays a short simple swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, quick in control footwork, and a quick fluid transfer. recorded pop times of 2.08-2.16. Showcases some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.42.