18.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2026
1B
OF
Ben
DiFranco
Kirtland (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Cleveland Whitecaps
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Cleveland Whitecaps
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
58.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
12.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
71.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
200
Distance (max)
2/12/23
29
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
8.86
60
2/12/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.86
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.
8.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
95
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.7
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.
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
71.9
Exit Velocity (max)
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
200
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.0
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.
2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.4
Bat Speed (max)
56.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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News
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Northern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 13, 2023
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Ben DiFranco: 1B/OF, (2026) Kirtland, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (56.0 mph bat speed average). (17.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, uses a loose swing plane and high finish. Used a high ¾ slot and a consistent arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.86.