@BenShea1644 
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Benjamin
Shea
Lincoln-Way West (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 167.6LBSR/R • 20yr 6mo
Travel Team: 17u Black Diamond Taters
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
11
Hard Hit %
2/26/23
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
317
Distance (max)
6/20/23
90
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
7.40
60-yd
2/26/23
4.08
30-yd
2/26/23
1.77
10-yd
2/26/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
84
INF Velo
2/26/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/11/24
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/26/23
1227
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
3/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
65 - 66
Velo Range
2/26/23
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
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MIF Ben Shea (Lincoln-Way West, 2024) is an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with strength in his lower half. Shea started at shortstop and hit third all weekend for the eventual tournament champions. He was productive offensively, recording hits, scoring or driving in a run in all but one game. Defensively, he displayed dependable actions up-the-middle of the field.
Verbally committed to Loras.
SS/RHP Benjamin Shea (Lincoln-Way West) and 3B Anthony Massa (Lincoln-Way West, 2024 are two uncommitted incoming seniors of note from the event. Shea showed a quick and direct swing with occasional jump to the pull side. Shea produced a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph (86.2 mph avg), and a max distance of 316’ while also showing smooth and athletic actions on the infield with an arm that played loose and topped at 83 mph. Massa has a 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with present strength and quick hands from the right side of the plate (26 mph avg), recording a max exit velocity of 93.1 mph and a max distance of 337’. Defensively, Massa’s hands worked easy, and he played through the ball, consistently making accurate throws.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride. Short, quick hands to the ball, flat to slightly uphill path.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, plays true.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean actions, plays well on the move, soft hands and clean release.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, lift and go, working down the hill, stays on-line and over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw hides well, deceptive release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four seam fastball. T1842, 1689 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Late release, played mostly up, showed above average spin rates. T2499, 2375 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Darting action to arm side, thrown firm with arm speed. T1368, 1227 average rpm.