@ben_schefers 
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/22
CLASS OF 2025
1B
RHP
Ben
Schefers
St. Scholastica
Norwood Young America (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 210.1LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: NYA Sr. Legion/Cologne Hollanders
Norwood Young America (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 210.1LBSR/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: NYA Sr. Legion/Cologne Hollanders
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/16/24
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/22
80
Hard Hit %
3/16/24
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/16/24
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/16/24
359
Distance (max)
3/16/24
71
Sweet Spot %
6/29/22
7.34
60-yd
8/18/24
4.08
30-yd
6/19/23
1.72
10-yd
6/19/23
17.6
Run speed (max)
6/19/23
83
INF Velo
6/19/23
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
8/23/20
2.27 - 2.32
Pop Time
8/23/20
Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
3/16/24
81.8 - 83.1
Velo Range
3/16/24
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
6/19/23
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
3/16/24
1714
Spin Rate (avg)
3/18/23
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
68.8 - 70.2
Velo Range
3/16/24
2172
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/24
Game Performance
Notes
News
- PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2025 Grads)- Scouting Reports- Pitchers - Apr 12, 2022
- PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2025 Grads)- Scouting Reports- Position Players - Apr 11, 2022
- PBR MN- 2021 PBR Jr. Future Games- Team Minnesota Recap - Nov 19, 2021
- Event Preview - Jr. Future Games Trials - Mar 11, 2021
- PBR MN- Top Statistics Of 2020 (2025 Grads) - Nov 27, 2020
- PBR Jr. Future Games Trials- Scouting Reports - Sep 24, 2020
- PBR MN Jr. Future Games Trials: Instant Analysis - Aug 26, 2020
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, shoulder width stance Small stride and hand load, barrel has some depth to contact, stays through contact, middle approach, present strength, average barrel contact 71.8 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.
Defense: Good movements around the bag, footwork sets up for throw, works low, plays low to high with glove, makes routine play
ATH: 7.34 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 217-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start to small rocker step, standard leg lift, stays over back leg, lands slightly closed.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. T1780, 1648 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. T2212, 2172 average rpm.
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 217-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance with preset barrel tilt, mid pull approach, looks to elevate baseball, occasional loft pop to pull side of field. 70.7 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph.
Defense: Average movements, stays light on feet, works footwork to set up throws, stays low. Good glove, hands works low to field
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Hyrbid, small rocker and pivots, high knee lift up, slight coil at top, stays over the back leg and lands slightly across
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, chest high hand break, arm swing low and out, T position, long behind, 3/4 slot
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. T1785, 1721 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. T1955, 1927 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. T1710, 1655 average rpm.
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow start, stays on ball well, harder line drive contact to middle of field, good combination of strength and bat speed. 70.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.
Defense: Works direc to the ball, stays low to field, moves feet to set up throw. Glove work through the ball
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Ranked 26th in MN 2025 class
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Turned hybrid, simple steps, tall upright balance position, some stiffness, lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing down, drags behind, stiff action, 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Straight, some sink T2013, 1870 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Average 10/4 break T1833, 1507 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Fade/sink T1578, 1553 average rpm.
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Ranked 26th in MN 2025 class
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high hands Strides square, dives into swing. Flashes bat speed. Mid/pull approach, some hard contact, mostly fly ball results. Has strength 70.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
Defense: Consistent footwork, shows athleticism around the bag. Good glove and works out front
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Ranked 26th in MN 2025 class
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Turned hybrid, simple steps, tall upright balance position, some stiffness, lands inline
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing down, drags behind, stiff action, 3/4 slot
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Straight, some sink T2013, 1870 average rpm.
SL: 61-63 mph. Average 10/4 break T1833, 1507 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. Fade/sink T1578, 1553 average rpm.
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Ranked 26th in MN 2025 class
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, high hands Strides square, dives into swing. Flashes bat speed. Mid/pull approach, some hard contact, mostly fly ball results. Has strength 70.8 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.
Defense: Consistent footwork, shows athleticism around the bag. Good glove and works out front
ATH: 7.56 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Narrow stance, high handset. Preloaded hands, small leg lift. Aggressive swing with strength. Middle of field approach, hard contact, fly ball result. Has shown ability to hit with pop
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 MPH. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.
Defense: Good glove and moves well around the bag
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP Ranked 20th in MN 2025 class
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Narrow stance, high handset. Preloaded hands, small leg lift. Aggressive swing with strength. Middle of field approach, hard contact, fly ball result. Has shown ability to hit with pop
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 MPH. 257' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.
Defense: Good glove and moves well around the bag
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Big strong frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced with high hands. Small leg lift. Level swing plane and strength in hands. Good barrel contact, with pop potential. Showed bat speed through the round.
Power: 91.9 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 356’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph.
Defense: Developing footwork. Can get a little choppy. Hands work out front
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Hybrid to 1st base side. Steps and rocks into balance position. Quicker controlled tempo. Hand rhythm. Lands with good direction
Arm Action: RH. Long down/behind to short. Elbow gets behind back. ¾ slot release
FB: T76.9, 75.2-76.6 mph. T1613, 1501 average rpm. Arm side heavy
SL: 64.1-64.5 mph. T1857, 1789 average rpm. 10/4 good shape
Positional Profile: RHP/1B - Jr. Futures Participant
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Above average frame
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance, high handset. Rhythm in load. Level swing plane and average hands. Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact. Ability to drive the ball
Power: 88.5 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 1st- 75 mph.
Defense: Developing footwork and glove. Slight stab working high with the glove.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Narrow start. Side step and into balance position. Some stiffness in the lower half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, ¾ slot
FB: T79.9, 79.1-79.9 mph. T1887, 1755 average rpm. Slight run
SL: 65.5-67.9 mph. T1983, 1930 average rpm. Soft 10/4 break
CH: 68.1-68.9 mph. T1690, 1604 average rpm. Fade, good run at times
Schefers, 5-foot-11, 155 pound athletic frame. He showcased advanced skills at the plate, behind the plate, and on the mound. The right-handed hitter begins with a quick up and down load. His bat path is very much down through the baseball and gets strong line drive contact to the middle of the field. He showcased good barrel feel and started to drive the ball in the gaps. With adjusted bat path Schefers would show above average power. Off of the tee Schefers showed an exit velocity of 74mph and ran a 7.97 60-yard dash. Behind the plate shows his athleticism when blocking. He has a low set up and quiet glove work. His throws to second base were accurate with a short arm action, throwing 69mph, and a pop time range of 2.27-2.32 . On the mound the right-handed pitcher begins with a sweeping leg kick and an easy 3/4 arm action. Schefers sat 69-71 with some sink and run to the arm side. Mixed with a big sweeping 10/4 curveball at 53-56 mph. Also, added a 60-63 mph changeup that had some sink.
2021 PBR Jr. Future Games
Big physical frame with present strength. 7.60 60-yard dash. 82 mph exit velocity off of a tee. Pull approach. Flashed some pop to the pull side of the field. Pushed hands through the zone some. Wide base. Tendency to get a little long through the zone. Picked it well at 1B. On the mound Schefers topped at 78mph. He threw a heavy fastball low in the zone. Mixed with a curveball at 67-69mph that was thrown with good intent. Effective on the mound.