24.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/01/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Benjamin
McDonald
Hopewell (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: ohio elite
6' 1" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: ohio elite
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/01/23
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/02/23
-
Hard Hit %
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/01/23
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/01/23
327
Distance (max)
8/02/23
73
Sweet Spot %
8/01/23
7.97
60
8/01/23
4.24
30-yd
8/01/23
1.73
10-yd
8/01/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
8/01/23
-
INF Velo
76
OF Velo
8/01/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
8/01/23
76.2 - 77.2
Velo Range
8/01/23
2012
Spin Rate (avg)
8/01/23
Changeup
56.6 - 60
Velo Range
8/01/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
6/22/23
1633
Spin Rate (avg)
8/01/23
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)
7.97
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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.
2023 WPIAL Scout Day
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.6
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.
2023 WPIAL Scout Day
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
2012
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.
26.2
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).
57.5
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).
1633
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.4
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Summer Open: West
Aug 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 77.2
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,135
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
59.0
Velocity (max)
55.9 - 59.0
Velo Range
56.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Knuckleball
60.0
Velocity (max)
56.6 - 60.0
Velo Range
57.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Game Performance
2023
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.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.97
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
58.71
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Physical: Long, slender 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame. 7.97 runner in the 60YD.
Offensively: LHH. Upright, even stance, as the hands start taller to begin. Utilized a simple lift-and-replace stride to initiate his swing through a flat, direct path into the hitting zone. Generated natural separation at launch with some loose barrel-whip and a T90MPH EV. Showed an advanced feel for the sweet spot during a middle of the field approach.
Defensively: The OF played behind the ball with ability to range in either direction. Gathered off of his right side and delivered a one-hop strike to the plate from a H ¾ slot, up to 76MPH. Movements transfer to the mound.
Pitching: Pitches out of the stretch-only. Slide-step towards the mitt with quality hip-hinge into footstrike. FB ranged 76-77MPH and flashed ride/run, tacking on a lateral 56-59MPH CB; 10 in. HM.