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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Delivery: Side step windup. Tall and fall delivery with lower to moderate effort.. Quick glove tap. Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle. High 3/4 slot. FB: T87.8, 85.8-87.4 mph. Average late life through the zone. T2148, 2018 average rpm. CB: 72.0-74.3 mph. Fair action and control. T2231, 2163 average rpm. SL: 75.6-78.1 mph. Tightly spun, harder breaker, better action than CB. Thrown in the top of the zone. T2098, 2019 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Slows arm slightly. Slight fading action. T1694, 1694 average rpm.
4/25/22
Arizona State commit. Currently ranked No. 12 in the Illinois’ 2023 rankings. Well-proportioned 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame, room to tack strength onto a durable body with prototypical starter’s size. Started for Warren Township on a cold windy sub-35 degree day, punched out five batters in two innings of work. Works with little effort downhill, repeating a simple tall/fall type delivery consistently while maintaining direction to front footstrike. Transfers weight onto a stable lead leg, does drift slightly towards the first base side following release. Got in a rhythm early from the first batter of the game and maintained it, quick worker, calm and collected presence on the mound. Arm plays with length on the backside and finishes from a high ¾ slot. Fastball touched 91 mph, sitting at 88-90 mph, played straight while primarily working east-to-west. Turned to the curveball often, confidence to spin it to get ahead in counts and when behind, played at 72-73 mph with gradual action off an 11/5 plane; profiles more as a strike pitch at the next level. Minimal changeup usage in game, did throw it in warmups at 75-76 mph with tumble, hand shows early prior to pronation. Continues to solidify his status as a high-follow prospect at the next level.
3/06/22
Behrens sat 90-92 mph with little effort, with a fastball that spins at 2,223 rpm on average featuring hard arm-side action that projects to pummel the inner half of the right-handed strike zone. Behrens’ excellent feel and control over his offspeed, a curve-changeup combo, is his best attribute. His tight breaking ball bites through the zone with spin rates measured at 2,323 rpm on average, and his changeup is equally impressive, 77-80 mph, and it averaged the most horizontal movement of the day (19.1 inches). Ranked inside Illinois’ top-25, Behrens looks like he’ll receive consideration for a move up the board.
3/06/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Delivery: Preset coil. Drop and drive action with improved stride. Quality impulse timing. Arm Action: RH. Long loop action, deep pocket with a bit of clutching. 3/4 Slot. FB: T91.6, 90.4-91.4 mph. Runs to arm side, showed occasional sink action. T2272, 2223 average rpm. CB: 74.5-75.9 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown aggressively with above average feel. T2416, 2281 average rpm. CH: 76.5-79.9 mph. Above average lateral action, advanced fade to arm side. T2112, 2062 average rpm.
2/26/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Delivery: Clean, repeatable delivery, works on line, remains balanced throughout. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Long arm action. FB: T90.7, 88.0-90.1 mph. Above average control, showed arm side run. T2189, 2127 average rpm. CB: 73.1-74.1 mph. 11/5 shape, above average feel. T2392, 2322 average rpm. CH: 75.9-77.6 mph. Fading action. T2021, 1959 average rpm.
2/26/22
RHP Adam Behrens (Warren Township) continues to show an uptick in stuff after coming off a strong 2021 campaign, including a trip to the PBR Future Games. Behrens shows feel for an above-average three-pitch mix, including a fastball that sat 88-90 mph, touched 91, a curveball that averaged 2,300-plus rpm, and a changeup that averaged over 15 inches of horizontal movement. He's a strong-bodied, competitive strike-thrower whose velocity continues to rise.
9/30/21
Behrens has long been known as one of the more competitive, strike-throwing arms in his class and he did just that in this outing, throwing 72% of pitches for strikes. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound PBR Future Gamer attacked hitters with an 83-86 mph fastball, reaching back for an 87 mph high a few times early on. He flipped in a handful of 69-71 mph breaking balls with depth as well, landing them beneath the zone when he was ahead in the count. Behrens is currently ranked inside the Illinois top-25 for his class and is amongst the top uncommitted arms in the state.
6/29/21
Positional Profile: RHP/ Represented Team Illinois at the 2021 Future Games. Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Sturdy, durable frame. Delivery: Quick tempoed tall/fall type delivery, upright at balance point, high front side. Advanced hip/shoulder separation at footstrike, works direct to target, intentful throughout and throws with some effort. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 80-85 mph. Straight four-seam type with some carry as it enters the zone. T2200, 1988 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, downer action. Does decelerate arm slightly in relation to the fastball. T1948, 1924 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown with slightly less intent than fastball. Showed arm-side run, limits spin.
3/07/21
Behrens saw a couple upticks in velocity since his last showcase in October. Behrens is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound durable righty who topped at 86.5 mph per Trackman. Behrens is a loose and athletic arm that showed feel for a well above average changeup that showed as his best secondary offering.
3/07/21
Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 6-2, 196-pounds. Athletic build on a high waisted frame. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a high balance point, lands slightly closed, body works in line. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, works from a high 3/4 arm slot with quick arm speed. FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Plays with heavy action and occasional downhill tilt. T1987, 1878 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape, gradual action with some depth. Flashed feel to locate the pitch. T2096, 2016 average rpm. CH: 73-76 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays with fading action. T1952, 1880 average rpm.
10/25/20
Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame. Delivery: Smooth tempo, tall/fall type, lands square to slightly closed, repeatable delivery. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Flashed a heavy ball, plays downhill, intent to throw at bottom of zone, located for strikes, average spin rate of 2,030 rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed sharp action, thrown at bottom of zone, average spin rate of 2,166 rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Arm-speed similar to fastball.
6/18/20
On Thursday, Behrens challenged hitters throughout with a lively fastball that topped at 81 mph and sat mostly 77-80 mph in the early going. Behrens struck out 10 in 5.1 innings pitched against Brew State.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Side step windup. Tall and fall delivery with lower to moderate effort.. Quick glove tap.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T87.8, 85.8-87.4 mph. Average late life through the zone. T2148, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 72.0-74.3 mph. Fair action and control. T2231, 2163 average rpm.
SL: 75.6-78.1 mph. Tightly spun, harder breaker, better action than CB. Thrown in the top of the zone. T2098, 2019 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Slows arm slightly. Slight fading action. T1694, 1694 average rpm.
Arizona State commit. Currently ranked No. 12 in the Illinois’ 2023 rankings. Well-proportioned 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame, room to tack strength onto a durable body with prototypical starter’s size. Started for Warren Township on a cold windy sub-35 degree day, punched out five batters in two innings of work. Works with little effort downhill, repeating a simple tall/fall type delivery consistently while maintaining direction to front footstrike. Transfers weight onto a stable lead leg, does drift slightly towards the first base side following release. Got in a rhythm early from the first batter of the game and maintained it, quick worker, calm and collected presence on the mound. Arm plays with length on the backside and finishes from a high ¾ slot. Fastball touched 91 mph, sitting at 88-90 mph, played straight while primarily working east-to-west. Turned to the curveball often, confidence to spin it to get ahead in counts and when behind, played at 72-73 mph with gradual action off an 11/5 plane; profiles more as a strike pitch at the next level. Minimal changeup usage in game, did throw it in warmups at 75-76 mph with tumble, hand shows early prior to pronation. Continues to solidify his status as a high-follow prospect at the next level.
Behrens sat 90-92 mph with little effort, with a fastball that spins at 2,223 rpm on average featuring hard arm-side action that projects to pummel the inner half of the right-handed strike zone. Behrens’ excellent feel and control over his offspeed, a curve-changeup combo, is his best attribute. His tight breaking ball bites through the zone with spin rates measured at 2,323 rpm on average, and his changeup is equally impressive, 77-80 mph, and it averaged the most horizontal movement of the day (19.1 inches). Ranked inside Illinois’ top-25, Behrens looks like he’ll receive consideration for a move up the board.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Preset coil. Drop and drive action with improved stride. Quality impulse timing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loop action, deep pocket with a bit of clutching. 3/4 Slot.
FB: T91.6, 90.4-91.4 mph. Runs to arm side, showed occasional sink action. T2272, 2223 average rpm.
CB: 74.5-75.9 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown aggressively with above average feel. T2416, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 76.5-79.9 mph. Above average lateral action, advanced fade to arm side. T2112, 2062 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Clean, repeatable delivery, works on line, remains balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Long arm action.
FB: T90.7, 88.0-90.1 mph. Above average control, showed arm side run. T2189, 2127 average rpm.
CB: 73.1-74.1 mph. 11/5 shape, above average feel. T2392, 2322 average rpm.
CH: 75.9-77.6 mph. Fading action. T2021, 1959 average rpm.
RHP Adam Behrens (Warren Township) continues to show an uptick in stuff after coming off a strong 2021 campaign, including a trip to the PBR Future Games. Behrens shows feel for an above-average three-pitch mix, including a fastball that sat 88-90 mph, touched 91, a curveball that averaged 2,300-plus rpm, and a changeup that averaged over 15 inches of horizontal movement. He's a strong-bodied, competitive strike-thrower whose velocity continues to rise.
Behrens has long been known as one of the more competitive, strike-throwing arms in his class and he did just that in this outing, throwing 72% of pitches for strikes. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound PBR Future Gamer attacked hitters with an 83-86 mph fastball, reaching back for an 87 mph high a few times early on. He flipped in a handful of 69-71 mph breaking balls with depth as well, landing them beneath the zone when he was ahead in the count. Behrens is currently ranked inside the Illinois top-25 for his class and is amongst the top uncommitted arms in the state.
Positional Profile: RHP/ Represented Team Illinois at the 2021 Future Games.
Body: 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. Sturdy, durable frame.
Delivery: Quick tempoed tall/fall type delivery, upright at balance point, high front side. Advanced hip/shoulder separation at footstrike, works direct to target, intentful throughout and throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 80-85 mph. Straight four-seam type with some carry as it enters the zone. T2200, 1988 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape with depth, downer action. Does decelerate arm slightly in relation to the fastball. T1948, 1924 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown with slightly less intent than fastball. Showed arm-side run, limits spin.
Behrens saw a couple upticks in velocity since his last showcase in October. Behrens is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound durable righty who topped at 86.5 mph per Trackman. Behrens is a loose and athletic arm that showed feel for a well above average changeup that showed as his best secondary offering.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 196-pounds. Athletic build on a high waisted frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a high balance point, lands slightly closed, body works in line.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, works from a high 3/4 arm slot with quick arm speed.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. Plays with heavy action and occasional downhill tilt. T1987, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Plays with 12/6 shape, gradual action with some depth. Flashed feel to locate the pitch. T2096, 2016 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Plays with fading action. T1952, 1880 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Smooth tempo, tall/fall type, lands square to slightly closed, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 83-83 mph. Flashed a heavy ball, plays downhill, intent to throw at bottom of zone, located for strikes, average spin rate of 2,030 rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 12/6 shape, flashed sharp action, thrown at bottom of zone, average spin rate of 2,166 rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Arm-speed similar to fastball.
On Thursday, Behrens challenged hitters throughout with a lively fastball that topped at 81 mph and sat mostly 77-80 mph in the early going. Behrens struck out 10 in 5.1 innings pitched against Brew State.