23.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/05/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
OF
Liam
Bender
Iowa City Liberty (HS) • IA
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks Scout 2024
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Sticks Scout 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/05/23
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/05/23
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/05/23
308
Distance (max)
8/22/23
57
Sweet Spot %
8/05/23
6.71
60
8/22/23
3.96
30-yd
8/05/23
1.76
10-yd
8/05/23
19.8
Run speed (max)
8/05/23
87
INF Velo
8/22/23
89
OF Velo
8/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
3/18/23
81 - 83
Velo Range
3/18/23
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
2/27/22
1535
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
9/08/22
1900
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.6
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.8
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).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.8
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.
PBR IA Scout Day- Eastern Iowa Sticks
Aug 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Scout Day- Eastern Iowa Sticks
Sep 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
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.
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
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).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
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).
2180
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.
28.3
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).
67.8
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).
1900
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).
72.1
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).
1535
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).
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,255
Spin Rate (max)
2,180
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.3
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,034
Spin Rate (max)
1,900
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,678
Spin Rate (max)
1,535
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.8
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)
74.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Pitchers - Apr 14, 2022
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Infielders - Apr 13, 2022
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Eastern Iowa: Scouting Reports - May 11, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch Series- Top Overall Leaders- 2024 Grads - May 5, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch- Eastern Iowa: Instant Analysis (2023 & 2024 Grads) - May 3, 2021
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Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5_11, 170-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 85 mph. OF - 89 mph. Active with well above actions in field, works low to ground, glove is soft, works well through baseball with above avg. accuracy and carry to bag.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, improved load with hands, is balanced in box, shows ability to square baseball consistently, currently a doubles hitter and is able to drive balls to the gaps.
Power: 90.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5_11, 170-pounds.
Defense: INF - 85 mph. OF - 86 mph. IF- fluid actions in field, hands are sure and glove is soft, shows accurate throws to target. OF- above avg. footwork reading hops and playing through ball.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with short hand load, mid/pull approach, flashes of extension through contact and mostly stays on and through at contact.
Power: 87.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Easy load, strides linear to pitcher, line drive hitter, impacts ball well, consistently works middle of field.
Power: 88.1 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph.
Defense: Has actions in field, above avg. mechanics and moves with fluidity, arm is accurate across the infield.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Short rocker into medium balance point, lands inline and closed to plate.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ slot; slight shoulder stiffness.
FB: T77.9, 76.6-77.7 mph. T2254, 2179 average rpm. Straight with solid/avg. command.
CB: 67.3-68.3 mph. T2034, 1899 average rpm. Lands well, 11/5 shape with early break.
CH: 71.2-73.0 mph. T1678, 1534 average rpm. Tends to push, slows arm, avg. action.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Defense: INF - 79 mph. Above avg. hands and feet, fields in rhythm with projectable athleticism in field.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, easy load and stride, line drive swing plane, drives ball well with sneaky pop in bat to middle of field.
Power: 83.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 3.94 runner in the 30-yard dash.
Delivery: Shows tempo and athleticism, works inline to catcher, has finish to plate.
Arm Action: Clean out of glove, clean compact arm circle.
FB: T78.00, 77-78 mph. Varying action on FB; mostly elevated.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape with flashes of sharp break in bottom of zone.
CH: 70-73 mph. Firm with varying action to arm side of plate.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds.
Defense: INF - 76 mph. Active in field with softer hands and light on his feet, tends to field ball deep into body at times, has accuracy and carry on throws to target.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, toe tap trigger, fluid swing, uphill path, tends to pull off balls down in zone, line drive contact to middle of field.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.71 Home-First Time.
Delivery: Athletic on mound, has tempo and rhythm, lands inline to catcher.
Arm Action: RH. Longer clean arm path through high ¾ slot.
FB: T74, 71-74 mph. Varying action, mostly run to arm-side of plate.
CB: 63-65 mph. Solid 12/6 shape with avg. depth.
CH: 68-70 mph. Heavy fading action.