21.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/23/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Ben
Richards
Paradise Valley (HS) • AZ
5' 10" • 140LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: AZ 100's
5' 10" • 140LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: AZ 100's
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/23/22
15.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
1/23/22
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/23/22
259
Distance (max)
1/23/22
82
Sweet Spot %
1/23/22
6.95
60
1/23/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
1/23/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
1/23/22
78 - 80
Velo Range
1/23/22
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Changeup
70.9 - 74.1
Velo Range
1/23/22
1490
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Curveball
64.9 - 68.1
Velo Range
1/23/22
1860
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6
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.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
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.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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
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).
2002
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.
25.3
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).
66.5
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).
1860
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).
72.5
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).
1490
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).
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 80.0
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,044
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,912
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 74.1
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,663
Spin Rate (max)
1,490
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
78.93
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Ben Richards, Paradise Valley (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Athletic build with wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Low hands and loads to shoulder, bent over with a toe to heel landing simple move. Line drive approach with consistent contact. Adjustable bat path, gets to all pitch locations with contact to the inner half of the baseball.
Power: 81.2 max exit velocity, averaged 77.7 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 78 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with a clean arm action. Ability to throw from lower slots on the move. Arm can play from the left side. Quick to release.
Defense: Good athlete with active feet. Twitchy actions with a good first step. Reads hops well and puts his body in the proper position. Fields the ball in motion to target with soft and consistent hands.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. Smooth strides, runs well.