19
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Benny
LaBella
Saint Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
5.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
79
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
67.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/22
7
Distance (max)
2/13/22
-
Sweet Spot %
7.65
60
6/16/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/13/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/24/21
70 - 75
Velo Range
6/10/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
62 - 63
Velo Range
6/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
60 - 64
Velo Range
6/24/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2020
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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).
4.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
7
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
7
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-7.7
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.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
67.6
Exit Velocity (max)
67.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7
Distance (avg)
7
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.6
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.
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1586
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1749
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1109
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.2
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,586
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 64.2
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,796
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.1
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 68.1
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,144
Spin Rate (max)
1,109
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
73.59
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic frame, strength in his lower half.
Hit: LHH. Open, narrow stance. Hands set low with some pre-pitch rhythm. High back elbow. Controlled leg lift load and big stride. Level swing plane. Hands stay through the zone. Pull approach with spray contact and some feel for the barrel.
Power: 79 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph. 207’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Short 3/4 arm action. Accurate throws.
Defense: At first base, active feet that move well around the bag. Soft hands, clean exchanges.
Run: 4.52 runner home to first.
Delivery: Quick tempo rocker-step delivery. Consistent with lower half hip coil. Utilizes lower half. Lands square to home with balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean 3/4 arm action. Low effort release.
FB: T74.5, 72.5-74.2 mph. Slight ASR for strikes. T1666, 1586 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-64.2 mph. Big 1/7 shape. Average spin and depth with feel. T1795, 1749 average rpm.
CH: 64.9-68.1 mph. Heavy, low-spinning tumble action. T1143, 1109 average rpm.
Benny LaBella: 1B/LHP, (2024) Saint Thomas Aquinas, MO. 5-foot-11, 150-pound slim frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 73 mph. Starts in a tall open stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick to initiate his swing. Bat speed is quick, shows upward swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels through his rounds. Up the middle approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 70 mph; has consistent feet, soft hands and a clean exchange. Used a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.65 at the event. Above average on the mound, where he showed good arm speed, he had a loose arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; shows running action and arm side control. He shows some action on his curveball (61-62). His changeup (62-63) has command and plus action.