@BKochany 
80.5
Velocity (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
SS
Ben
Kochany
Bay City Western (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Michigan Select
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.2 - 79.9
Velo Range
6/29/21
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Changeup
69 - 70
Velo Range
6/29/21
1534
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Curveball
64 - 68
Velo Range
6/29/21
1768
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/21
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/20/21
322
Distance (max)
3/20/21
86
Sweet Spot %
3/20/21
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/21
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/21
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
6.92
60-yd
6/29/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
6/29/21
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Player Spotlight
Ben Kochany: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City Western, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Capable during batting practice, Kochany's best exit velocity was 86 mph. (64.20 mph bat speed average). (18.32 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a high load, then uses a big leg kick. Had a level swing plane and a high finish. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 78 mph; has consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. On the mound, curveball (64-68 mph), changeup (69-70 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; (Max spin 1964; Avg 1868).
Scout Evaluation
Ben Kochany, Bay City Western, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a balanced stance with a high load, then uses a big leg kick. High finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 80.81 mph. 64.20 mph bat speed average. 18.32 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork. Solid. Out front fielding mechanics.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 6.92 (60-yard).
FB: T80. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1964; Avg 1868).
CB: 64-68 mph. (Max spin 1620; Avg 1568).
CH: 69-70 mph.
Player Spotlight
Ben Kochany: RHP/SS, (2023) Bay City Western, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Capable during batting practice, Kochany's best exit velocity was 87 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a short stride. Has a simple upward swing plane and efficient bat speed. Found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Base hit approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.06. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays even shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 74-77 mph with a max of 78 mph; showed control low in the zone and cutting action. Has a 11/5 curveball (61-64) that showed command low in the zone and sweeping action. Had consistent control and deceiving action on his changeup (67-68).
Scout Evaluation
Ben Kochany, Bay City Western, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Efficient bat speed. Base hit approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.61 mph. 64.65 mph bat speed average. 19.65 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.06 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T78. 74-77 mph. (Max spin 1845; Avg 1740). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
CB: 61-64 mph. Low in the zone control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 67-68 mph. Consistent control, deceiving action.