26.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/07/21
CLASS OF 2021
C
1B
Benit
Thacker
State Fair CC
Staley (HS) • MO
6' 0" • 205LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Staley (HS) • MO
6' 0" • 205LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Rankings
2021 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
86.1
Bat Speed (max)
9/14/22
29.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
103.7
Exit Velocity (max)
9/14/22
95.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/14/22
394
Distance (max)
9/14/22
89
Sweet Spot %
9/07/21
6.75
60
9/07/21
3.81
30-yd
9/14/22
1.63
10-yd
9/14/22
20.8
Run speed (max)
9/14/22
79
INF Velo
9/14/22
-
OF Velo
81
C Velo
9/07/21
1.78 - 1.94
Pop Time
9/14/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.78 - 1.94
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).
79.0
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.
15.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.75
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.82 - 1.91
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
15.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.6
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).
4.57
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
103.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
394
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.
15.5
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).
102.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
364
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.8
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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.
State Fair and North Central Scout Day
Sep 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
103.7
Exit Velocity (max)
95.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
394
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
State Fair Community College
Sep 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
102.1
Exit Velocity (max)
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
299
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
86.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
81.7
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.
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.8
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.
State Fair and North Central Scout Day
Sep 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
86.1
Bat Speed (max)
81.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
State Fair Community College
Sep 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physically built 6-foot, 205-pound backstop that returns for the Roadrunners. Ran a 6.79 60 with a 1.63 10-yard split and 20.8 mph peak run speed. Strong hands, generated easy bat (81.7 mph avg) and hand (24.1 mph avg) speed throughout batting practice. Hard contact off the barrel - hit his hardest ball at 103.7 mph with a 95.6 mph average and 394 ft. peak distance, per TrackMan. Quick trigger to release from behind the plate with arm strength to pair. Popped a 1.78 on his best bullet to the bag with an 81 mph high, too. Figures to be a key piece to State Fair’s team this upcoming season.
Benit Thacker: C/C, (2021) Staley, MO. 5-foot-11, 190-pound physical frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter showed power in the box with an exit velocity of 93 mph. Starts in a wide stance with a low load, then uses a quick stride to start his swing. Has uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and a back foot finish. He Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. While catching, had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.95-2.00 pop time, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 77 mph; had a clean exchange, consistent footwork and sure hands. Wide setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.06 at the event.
Thacker is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound, right-handed hitting catcher in Missouri’s 2021 class. He ran a 4.57 home-to-first and posted an exit velocity of 82 mph. During batting practice, Thacker starts with an open stance, quiet load with some rhythm to hands, in line stride, quick bat, in line stride, extension through baseball, showed hard contact during round. Behind the plate, quality foot work, clean transfers, short arm action, three-quarter release, fairly accurate throws.