23.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/31/20
CLASS OF 2022
3B
RHP
Ben
Prather
Lafayette (HS) • KY
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Commonwealth Baseball - Xpress 17u
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Commonwealth Baseball - Xpress 17u
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Best Of Stats
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/31/20
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/29/21
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/07/21
377
Distance (max)
6/29/21
50
Sweet Spot %
2/07/21
7.06
60
6/29/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
90
INF Velo
6/29/21
83
OF Velo
10/31/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
2/07/21
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/29/21
2011
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/21
Changeup
78 - 78
Velo Range
6/29/21
1699
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/21
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
8/10/21
1907
Spin Rate (avg)
8/10/21
Slider
69.7 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/07/21
1757
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
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.
10.7
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
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).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.9
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.
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session II (Invite Only) 6-29-2021
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-7-21 Invite Only (Class of 2021-2022)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day 10-11-20
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Upperclass Games 10-18-2020
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
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.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session II (Invite Only) 6-29-2021
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-7-21 Invite Only (Class of 2021-2022)
Feb 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day 10-11-20
Oct 31, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fall Upperclass Games 10-18-2020
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
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).
1982
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.
24.1
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).
72.8
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).
1904
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).
75.6
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).
1545
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Slider
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).
1757
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
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).
1926
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.
24.0
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).
70.5
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).
1830
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).
76.0
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).
1335
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).
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.0
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,011
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.9
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.1
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
1,907
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,072
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Kentucky Top Prospect Games Session II (Invite Only) 6-29-2021
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 83.5
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
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
77.6
Velocity (max)
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,477
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-7-21 Invite Only (Class of 2021-2022)
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.4
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.4
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,943
Spin Rate (max)
1,757
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.3
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,454
Spin Rate (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day 10-11-20
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.7
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,992
Spin Rate (max)
1,881
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.5
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,484
Spin Rate (max)
1,335
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Fall Upperclass Games 10-18-2020
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 81.2
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
1,926
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,872
Spin Rate (max)
1,762
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Upperclass Preseason All-State: Blast Breakdown - Feb 21, 2021
- Upperclass Preseason All-State Showcase: Complete Stats and Top Statistical Performers - Feb 11, 2021
- Commonwealth Baseball Club Scout Day: Statistical Analysis - Nov 11, 2020
- KY Fall Upperclass Games: Complete Results and Top Statistical Performers - Oct 21, 2020
- Commonwealth Baseball Club: Scout Day Complete Results and Top Statistical Performers - Oct 9, 2018
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Body: 6-foot-1, 190-pound physical build.
Hit: (RHH) Advanced. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 86.22 mph. 72.32 mph bat speed average. 22.25 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, smooth consistent footwork, clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 90 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.06 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick arm action. Upright finish.
FB: T84. 81-84 mph. (Max spin 2188; Avg 1941). Slight running action.
CB: 71-73 mph. Gradual action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1900).
CH: 78-78 mph. Fading action.