22.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
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Bennett Burke, IMG Academy (WI), 2025
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 203-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Stock setup, gains ground in swing, medium-big leg kick, hands start high but work around ball to generate fly balls Strong hands, pull-side approach, quick hands, backspin contact. 79.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 92.0 mph. 393' max distance.
Arm: LH.
ATH: 6.87 runner in the 60. 30.50 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 76.58 Edge Score
OF Bennett Burke (IMG Academy FL, 2025) turned in one of the better all-around performances on the day. The left/left outfielder started the day off by running the second fastest 60-yard dash time at a 6.86. During BP, Burke put together a loud round, the strong left-hander was producing easy pop off the bat leveraging baseballs out front. Burke had the highest average exit velocity of the event at 88.5 mph, with his max being 96.8. Metrically Burke’s swing is equally impressive with an average bat speed of 77.7 mph, with his peak bat speed measuring at 89.6. Defensively, the outfielder plays with athletic actions attacking the baseball with confident and efficient routes paired with an arm tat was up to 83 mph from the outfield
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Compact frame with strength throughout, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Narrow and upright with high hands, gets good separation on time. Easy, strong, slightly uphill path with leverage out front, middle to pullside approach. 77.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. High 3/4 slot, full arm action, accurate with carry.
Defense: Fluid mover, confident hands, attacks the baseball.
Run: 6.86 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Compact frame with strength throughout, athletic.
Delivery: High tuck, lands slightly cross fire, high leg swing finish with good balance.
Arm Action: LH. Online arc, 3/4 slot, repeats.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. True, backspin through the target. T1992, 1910 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5, average break all around, spotted up down. T2386, 2257 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Flash of asr/sink when down in zone - good pitch when on. T1440, 1431 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Small stride and hand load. Shows some hand speed, strength in box. Consistent swing. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 306' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Some carry
Defense: Moves with athleticism to ball. Works to angle and has longer footwork in release. Good glove and consistent
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
OF/LHP Bennett Burke (IMG Academy, FL, 2025) is a compact, strong left/left athlete, built like a running back at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds. He’s a 7.18 runner with some bat and hand speed, with a swing that projects to make authoritative contact as he continues to develop. On the mound, his arm strength was evident as he reached an 80.4 mph high on a fastball that had rise/run traits, and he demonstrated the ability to spin a breaking ball at an above-average rate (2,244 rpm avg.).
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 191-pounds. Athletic build with a thick lower half and strength throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, loose hands, elevated hand setup, gets into lower half, minimal load onto toe. Uphill path. Whippy barrel. Pull-side approach. 67.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Loose, whippy arm. Accurate to the bag.
Defense: Quick first step. Works through the ball. Fields on side of the body.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick through motion, higher leg kick.
Arm Action: LH. Short, compact arm action.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays with some ride through the zone, thrown with intent. T1801, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 action, solid amount of break, feel for the pitch. T2309, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Developing pitch, some feel for placement, occasional fade. T1409, 1298 average rpm.
Athletic 5-foot-10, 185-pound frame with a thick lower half. Burke gave an interesting look on Thursday morning, showcasing advanced defensive actions in the outfield. Twitchy athlete that made a number of impressive catches while manning centerfield. At the plate, flashed feel for the barrel using a pull-side approach and quick hands.
5-foot-7, 141 pounds with an athletic/physical frame and strong lower half; he fit right in playing a grade level up. Left-handed-hitting outfielder who led off for GRB Rays Green all weekend. At the dish, sets up in a balanced and open stance with a leg lift stride and smooth loading actions. Swing has fluid rhythm throughout. Showed off quick bat speed; gap-to-gap approach with barrel feel. Against Hitters Navy he found the barrel a couple times, going 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles, one roped down the right field line and the other shot to dead center.