Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

C
RHP

Benjamin
Buchanan

MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Owensboro Demons

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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Vizual Edge
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/08/25
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/25
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/25
76
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/25
267
Distance (max)
2/08/25
56
Sweet Spot %
10/22/23
Run
7.80
60-yd
2/08/25
4.36
30-yd
2/08/25
1.94
10-yd
2/08/25
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/08/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/08/25
2.29 - 2.33
Pop Time
2/08/25
Pitching

Fastball

77
Velocity (max)
2/08/25
73.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
2/08/25
1556
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/25

Changeup

66 - 66
Velo Range
2/08/25
1213
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/25

Curveball

62 - 63
Velo Range
2/08/25
1752
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/25

Slider

61 - 63
Velo Range
2/08/25
1623
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23

Positional Tools

2025
2023
Pop Time
2.29 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Pop Time
2.36 - 2.86
Catcher Velocity
65.0
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Position
2.29 - 2.33
Pop Time
72
C Velo
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Position
2.72 - 2.86
Pop Time
65
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Position
2.36 - 2.43
Pop Time
63
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
76.0
Distance Max
267
Distance Avg
119
Launch Angle Avg
9.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
75.4
Exit Velocity Avg
62.9
Distance Max
252
Distance Avg
135
Launch Angle Avg
21.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.4
Exit Velocity (max)
61.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
71.6
Exit Velocity (max)
64.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
61.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
17.0
Bat Speed Max
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
56.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.4
Hand Speed (avg)
60.0
Bat Speed (max)
54.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1556
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
20.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1752
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1213
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
61.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1610
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1529
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
57.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1669
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1156
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
57.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1623
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,657
Spin Rate (max)
1,556
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
63.0
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 62.8
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,823
Spin Rate (max)
1,752
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
62.7
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 62.6
Velo Range
59.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,827
Spin Rate (max)
1,610
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 66.0
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,228
Spin Rate (max)
1,213
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,594
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
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
60.2
Velocity (max)
56.4 - 59.5
Velo Range
55.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,785
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
58.4
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 58.3
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,732
Spin Rate (max)
1,623
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.7
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 64.7
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,287
Spin Rate (max)
1,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
57.5
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
62 - 63
CB
66 - 66
CH
61 - 63
SL
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Pitching
69
Max FB
66 - 69
FB
56 - 60
CB
62 - 65
CH
57 - 58
SL

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.96
60 Yard Dash
8.13
Top Speed (MPH)
Razorbacks Baseball Scout Day
Oct 22, 2023
Swift
8.13
60-yd
15.1
Run speed (max)
Evansville Open
Jul 11, 2023
Swift
1.96
10-yd
8.46
60-yd
15.7
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.94
30 Yard Dash
4.36
60 Yard Dash
7.8
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Vald
1.94
10-yd
4.36
30-yd
7.80
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
17.9
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
Edge Score
50.58
Terre Haute Preseason ID
Feb 8, 2025
Visual Skills
50.58
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

10/22/23
Benjamin Buchanan, Mater Dei (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a narrow stance with the bat resting on the back shoulder. Hands lift to begin the load, uses a long stride as a forward move towards the baseball. Bat works on a loose, level swing plane.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 61.4 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-65 mph. Short arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.72-2.86 pop times. Flexible receiver with avg hands. Exchange is consistent.
ATH: 8.13 runner in the 60.
7/11/23
Benjamin Buchanan, Mater Dei (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Lanky build
Delivery: Slower tempo delivery. Moderate balance point with a controlled move down the mound. In-line shoulders, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T69, 66-69 mph. Some ASR. T1594, 1529 average rpm.
CB: 56-60 mph. 11/5 shape - developing command T1785, 1669 average rpm.
SL: 57-58 mph. Similar to CB. T1732, 1623 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Fading action. T1287, 1156 average rpm.
ATH: 8.46 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.
7/11/23
Benjamin Buchanan, Mater Dei (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Lanky build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall stance. Toe tap stride with a compact load. Level swing with a gap-to-gap approach. Developing bat speed. 54.3 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 64.0 mph. 237' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-63 mph. Short arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.36-2.43 pop times. Developing footwork, soft hands, quick exchange. Flexible setup.
ATH: 8.46 runner in the 60. 1.96 in the 10 yard split.

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