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Richard A. Benitez

Richard A. Benitez SS

  • Miami, FL
  • WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
  • Travel Team: XTEAM 2020
  • Commitment: West Virginia University
  • Grad 2020
  • Ht 6'00''
  • Wt 165 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 88 mph
  • 60 YD 6.69 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 6.69 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.60 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.78 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.85 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 9'3'' Broad Jump
  • 117 psi Grip (L)
  • 117 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 88 mph mph Velocity
  • 55 Arm Grade

Position - SS

  • 52 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 45 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 42 Power Grade (R)
  • 82 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • SSPosition Projection

01/18/2019 - 2019 Under Armour All-America Pre-Season Tournament Richard is a MIF who has a promising future on the diamond. At SS, he has plus lateral range, working from the ground-up with smooth actions. Transfer is quick as he fires strong throws zipping (88 mph velocity) across the diamond. At the plate - he has strong/centered balance with fluid rhythm to load. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. A projectable SS - Richard has the makings of a special type player and will get looks from the collegiate coaches as he continues to progress his game.

01/15/2016 - Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament Richard continues to maintain a solid set of fundamentals. At SS, he displayed quick feet/hands with a clean exchange to throw. He throws showed carry and were online to 1B. He can continue to add value to his game by working on his feeds to 2B on double plays. Offensively, Benitez displayed a controlled approach with the ability to spray the ball to all fields. His hand are activated with a controlled release. As he continues to physically mature Richard should see improvements in his overall strength and power.

04/19/2015 - College PREP - Tampa, FL Richard is a young & athletic MIF who is sure handed. Defensively, he displays quick/active footwork and is aggressive to come and get the GB. He works through the ball smoothly, gathers well and has a clean exchange to throw. Continuing to strengthen his arm by getting on a long toss toss program will help to develop his skills at SS. With the bat, this RHH has a square setup with good balance. He tracks the ball into the zone, whips the barrel with quick hands and works to engage his lower 1/2. Finishing with more extension will help to increase pop off of his barrel. Richard (2020 grad) still has a ton of time to develop his skills. He has a very bright future ahead of him in the game.

Profile

Richard A. Benitez Miami, FL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position SS
Grad Year 2020  
High School WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bats Right
Height 6'00'' Throws Right
Weight 165 LBS Arm 88 mph
60 YD 6.69

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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