Prep Baseball Report

Most Viewed Profiles Of 2018: #10 - Ben Tate


Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director

After drilling down into our google analytics we have compiled a list of the ten most visited Louisiana profiles on the Prep Baseball Report website in 2018. During the month of December we will be counting down to number one. Today we begin with the 10th most viewed player profile of the calendar year (1,056 views).

Benjamin Tate

Class of 2021 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Teurlings Catholic
    State: LA
  • Summer Team: Louisiana Knights
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(01/04/20)
85 - 87
FB
(01/04/20)
73 - 74
CB
77 - 82
CH
(01/04/20)
76 - 79
SL
(01/04/20)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
85 - 87
CH
77 - 82
SL
76 - 79
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
80 - 84
CB
73 - 74
CH
73 - 74
Position
7.32
60-yard
(11/04/17)
73
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
Position
60-yard
7.32
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
78

Scouting Report

11/4/17 Currently ranked No. 4 in Louisiana’s 2021 class. Lean 6-foot, 175-pound frame, athletic build. Left-handed pitcher with long arm action into high-3/4 release with quick arm speed solid balance, and easy effort. Smooth rhythm, level shoulders, in-line direction, lands square, and finishes athletically. Fastball was commanded in the zone, sitting 80-84 mph, with slight arm side action. Breaking ball showed 10/4 shape with tight spin, depth, and near fastball arm speed at 73-74 mph. Also showed feel for a changeup with fading action, deception and near fastball arm speed at 73-74 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from tall, balanced setup, subtle shift of weight, short stride and solid balance. Loose, fluid rhythm with level to slightly uphill path, strength at contact with advanced feel to hit and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 78 mph. Athletic defender with soft hands, fluid footwork and clean exchanges. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 73 mph. Also posted a 7.32 60-yard dash.

7/25/17 Lean 6-foot, 165-pound frame, athletic build. Left-handed pitcher throwing from a high-3/4 release, and solid balance. Short arm action with some stiffness and regular effort in delivery. Smooth rhythm, level shoulders, with in-line direction landing square, while finishing athletically. Fastball was commanded and sat 78-80 mph, with slight arm side action. Slider was thrown with near fastball arm speed at 71-73 mph. Left-handed hitter that hits from tall balanced setup, subtle shift of weight, short stride and solid balance. Loose, fluid rhythm with uphill path, produced exit velocity of 77 mph. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy on throws that produced a positional velocity of 71 mph. Also posted a 7.55 60-yard dash.


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