Outfield Assist Trajectory & Tag-Up Simulator: Carson Benge Strike to Plate

0.00s

Throw Flight Time

2.08s

Total Defense Time

2.70s

Runner 90ft Sprint

2.84s

Catch-to-Plate Dist

245 ft

Arm Velocity (Release Speed) 93.4 mph

Launch Angle 11.5°

Outfielder Catch Depth 245 ft

Exchange & Transfer Time 0.62 s

Runner Sprint Speed (3B to HP) 28.5 ft/s (3.16s 90ft)

Physics Breakdown: Carson Benge's throw travels 245 ft with an initial velocity of 93.4 mph. The aerodynamic drag (Cd ≈ 0.31) decelerates the ball to ~78 mph at plate arrival. The 0.62s quick transfer is what seals the inning-ending double play.

1. The 9-2 Double Play Anatomy

A flyout to right field (9) followed by a throw to the catcher (2) to nail a tagging runner is one of baseball's rarest, most exhilarating defensive gems. Milliseconds matter: the exchange, footwork crow-hop, flight arc, and tag sweep decide safe vs out.

2. Aerodynamics & Launch Angle

Throws at 9-12° optimize direct travel time without losing kinetic energy to early ground friction. Higher arcs (>20°) float too long, while shallow drives (<6°) bounce early and bleed velocity.

3. Exchange Time: The Silent Killer

A 0.15s slower glove-to-hand transfer is equivalent to losing nearly 5 mph of arm velocity on a 250-foot throw. Carson Benge's rapid exchange maximizes his 93.4 mph arm strength.