20.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/10/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Benjamin
Yaw
Central Montcalm (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite K's
5' 8" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Elite K's
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/10/24
25.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/10/24
305
Distance (max)
2/18/23
71
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
7.16
60
2/10/24
3.99
30-yd
2/10/24
1.73
10-yd
2/10/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
64
INF Velo
7/06/22
74
OF Velo
2/18/23
73
C Velo
2/10/24
2.15 - 2.20
Pop Time
2/10/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.20
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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.81
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.54 - 2.60
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
10.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.10
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.76 - 2.80
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
53.0
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.
9.1
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Position
7.81
60-yard
2.54 - 2.60
Pop Time
64
INF Velo
63
C Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Position
8.10
60-yard
2.76 - 2.80
Pop Time
53
INF Velo
57
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.9
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).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.9
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).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
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).
73.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
238
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.6
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: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
73.9
Exit Velocity (max)
65.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
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.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.1
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.
15.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
14.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
54.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
48.8
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: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
62.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
58.5
Bat Speed (max)
57.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
15.8
Hand Speed (max)
14.6
Hand Speed (avg)
54.8
Bat Speed (max)
48.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
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.
1.96
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSi (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
2022 Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.68
RSi (max)
1.68
RSi (avg)
1,334
Jump Power (max)
22.5
Jump Height (max)
22.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Benjamin Yaw: C/OF, (2025) Central Montcalm, MI. 5-foot-8, 170-pound. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Found some barrels during his round. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; had aggressive in control footwork, a quick transfer, and sure hands. produced pop times of 2.15-2.20. Showcases some flexibility.
Benjamin Yaw: C/OF, (2025) Central Montcalm, MI. 5-foot-8, 177-pound. (61.3 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall narrow stance with a handsy load, then used a toe tap long stride. Has a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Pull side approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 74 mph; showed a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent in control feet. Glovework is shown one hand While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 66 mph; showed a clean transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. he produced a pop time of 2.25-2.28. Calm setup.
Benjamin Yaw: C/3B, (2025) Central Montcalm High School, MI. 5-foot-7, 175-pound. Athletic in the box, Yaw had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (57.1 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open narrow stance with a quick load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had flashed bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy exchange, and choppy footwork. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 63 mph; has consistent footwork, and a lengthy transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.54-2.60. Clocked a time of 7.81 in the 60-yard dash.
Benjamin Yaw: C/3B, (2025) Central Montcalm High School, MI. 5-foot-7, 175-pound. Athletic in the box, Yaw had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (57.1 mph bat speed average). (17.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open narrow stance with a quick load, then uses a toe tap stride. Had flashed bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy exchange, and choppy footwork. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 63 mph; has consistent footwork, and a lengthy transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.54-2.60. Clocked a time of 7.81 in the 60-yard dash.
Benjamin Yaw, Central Montcalm High School, 2025, MI
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 155-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Setup was comprised of a tall stance and a toe tap stride. High finish, rotational swing.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity, average 65.64 mph. 48.80 mph bat speed average. 14.63 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.76-2.80 pop times. Sure hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. (IF) quick exchange.
Arm: 53 mph infield velocity. 57 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.10 (60-yard).