23
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Ben
Arnold
Bentonville West (HS) • AR
6' 1" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: US Nationals MidSouth 2025 Red
6' 1" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: US Nationals MidSouth 2025 Red
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Best Of Stats
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/23
23
Hard Hit %
2/18/24
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
316
Distance (max)
6/14/22
58
Sweet Spot %
6/14/22
6.97
60
2/18/24
3.83
30-yd
2/18/24
1.67
10-yd
2/18/24
19.6
Run speed (max)
2/18/24
70
INF Velo
1/22/22
82
OF Velo
2/18/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/18/24
2149
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Changeup
70.4 - 73.3
Velo Range
2/18/24
1647
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Curveball
62 - 67
Velo Range
1/28/23
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
6/14/22
Slider
69 - 71
Velo Range
2/18/24
1816
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
123
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.6
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
2149
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.
27.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Changeup
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).
1569
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Slider
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).
1816
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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).
75.4
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).
2072
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.
27.5
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).
64.0
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).
1798
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Changeup
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).
1647
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
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).
1850
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.
27.1
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).
59.5
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).
1721
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.8
Changeup
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).
1187
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 79.7
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.3
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,589
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
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
67.0
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,789
Spin Rate (max)
1,647
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,053
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.9
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 62.9
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,871
Spin Rate (max)
1,817
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.3
Velocity (max)
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,397
Spin Rate (max)
1,397
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
70.4
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 68.9
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,799
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.0
Velocity (max)
55.5 - 58.6
Velo Range
56.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,717
Spin Rate (max)
1,625
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.7
Velocity (max)
59.1 - 63.1
Velo Range
59.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,203
Spin Rate (max)
1,145
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.97
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.48
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.35
RSi (max)
1.35
RSi (avg)
1,352
Jump Power (max)
27.0
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 14, 2022
Swift
1.25
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.71
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
1.50
RSi (max)
1.50
RSi (avg)
1,285
Jump Power (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
25.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2022
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.
82.07
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.
79.64
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levered with room for strength.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with rhythm handbrake clean with slight closed toe landing after kick out to land foot.
Arm Action: RH. Longer take away with quick action to high 3/4 slot with repeated slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Sink to arm side with deception. T2180, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. In and out break with 10-4 shape and consistent in the zone. T1917, 1798 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade to arm side with tunnel of FB. T1789, 1647 average rpm.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levered with room for strength.
Hits: RHH. Athletic base, simple load to stride, barrel rhythm to barrel set, turn of backside to contact with slight closed landing. Short path with consistent bat path to contact producing consistent line drives.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 MPH. 286' max distance. Gap to gap with line drives repeated through the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Longer arm swing with small wrap to release creating average carry.
Defense: Attacks ball fields outside left, small step behind to gather before clean release.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levered with room for strength.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with rhythm handbrake clean with slight closed toe landing after kick out to land foot.
Arm Action: RH. Longer take away with quick action to high 3/4 slot with repeated slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Sink to arm side with deception. T2180, 2072 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. In and out break with 10-4 shape and consistent in the zone. T1917, 1798 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade to arm side with tunnel of FB. T1789, 1647 average rpm.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Long levered with room for strength.
Hits: RHH. Athletic base, simple load to stride, barrel rhythm to barrel set, turn of backside to contact with slight closed landing. Short path with consistent bat path to contact producing consistent line drives.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 MPH. 286' max distance. Gap to gap with line drives repeated through the middle of the field.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Longer arm swing with small wrap to release creating average carry.
Defense: Attacks ball fields outside left, small step behind to gather before clean release.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Ben Arnold, Bentonville West (AR), 2025
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Proportional build with room for strength
Hit: RHH. Simple set up simple stride Line drive stroke small hand dig in back
Power: 85.4 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 315’ max distance. line drive oppo
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. clean arm swing
Defense: attacks ball fields outside left foot
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.
Delivery: repeats delivery with easy motion working down the slope
Arm Action: RH. long high 3/4 slot
FB: T70.5, 67.2-70.3 mph. sink to arm side T2053, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 60.9-62.9 mph. side to side break T1871, 1817 average rpm.
CH: mph. fade arm side with feel T1397, 1397 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Ben Arnold: OF/RHP, (2025) Bentonville West, AR. 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean projectable build. Recorded a 60 time of 7.64 at the event. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Has average efficient bat speed, short an inside-out swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Opposite field up the middle approach. Fluid smooth at the plate, Arnold's best exit velocity was 83 mph. Fluid projectable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; shows athletic smooth feet, a quick fluid exchange, and soft sure hands. Solid fluid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 75 mph; had a quick natural exchange, sure consistent hands, and athletic rhythmic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic average. From clean slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short compact arm action. Projectable solid on the mound, showing quick consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a short compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-70 mph; shows tilt deceiving action and command down in the zone both sides of the plate with straight tight movement. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1804). Has glove side in the zone control and gradual early action on his 11/5 curveball (55-59). (Max spin 1717; Avg 1625). His changeup (59-63) has fading slight action and arm side in the zone command.
Scout Evaluation
Ben Arnold, Bentonville West, 2025, AR
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Fluid smooth. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, short inside-out swing. Opposite field up the middle approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 77.6 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft sure hands, athletic smooth footwork, quick fluid exchange. Fluid projectable. (OF) Sure consistent hands, athletic rhythmic footwork, quick natural exchange. Solid fluid. Laterally, movements were athletic average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. 75 mph outfield velocity. Short compact arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.64 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable solid. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic clean finish.
FB: T70. 67-70 mph. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1804). Down in the zone both sides of the plate accuracy, tilt deceiving action, straight tight movement.
CB: 55-59 mph. Glove side in the zone control, gradual early action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1717; Avg 1625).
CH: 59-63 mph. Arm side in the zone control, fading slight action.