Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

OF
RHP

Justin
Benjamin, Jr.

Iowa Central CC
Cretin Derham Hall (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Mn Icemen Sutterer

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TrackMan Hitting
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TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/22
71
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/22
23
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
85
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/22
279
Distance (max)
3/12/23
83
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
Run
7.39
60
6/20/22
4.07
30-yd
6/20/22
1.76
10-yd
6/20/22
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/20/22
Defense
84
INF Velo
6/20/22
88
OF Velo
3/12/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85.3
Velocity (max)
3/12/23
84.4 - 85.3
Velo Range
3/12/23
1853
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Changeup

78 - 82
Velo Range
3/12/23
1762
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Curveball

72.9 - 75.2
Velo Range
3/12/23
1773
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Slider

75 - 77
Velo Range
3/12/23
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/23

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.42
Outfield Velocity
88.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Infield Velocity
84.0
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Outfield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
10.2
60 Yard Dash
7.80
Infield Velocity
77.0
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
9.5
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 20, 2022
Position
84
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Position
7.79
60-yard
80
OF Velo
76
Exit Velo
PBR MN Scout Day- NorthStar Baseball
Aug 11, 2020
Position
7.80
60-yard
77
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
74
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
77.3
Distance Max
279
Distance Avg
175
Launch Angle Avg
22.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
78.4
Distance Max
273
Distance Avg
191
Launch Angle Avg
21.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
79.6
Exit Velocity Avg
64.4
Distance Max
255
Distance Avg
177
Launch Angle Avg
27.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
64.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
26.5
Hand Speed Avg
24.2
Bat Speed Max
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
23.8
Bat Speed Max
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
66.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.5
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1853
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1773
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1762
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1858
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1660
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
20.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1625
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1601
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1726
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1498
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
19.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1574
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1498
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
84.4 - 85.3
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,933
Spin Rate (max)
1,853
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
75.2
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.2
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,896
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 76.7
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 81.5
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,792
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.3
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,908
Spin Rate (max)
1,660
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,680
Spin Rate (max)
1,625
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.1
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,787
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,724
Spin Rate (max)
1,498
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,682
Spin Rate (max)
1,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.8
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,551
Spin Rate (max)
1,498
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Rise+

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
PBR MN Preseason ID- Twin Cities
Mar 12, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
73 - 75
CB
78 - 82
CH
75 - 77
SL
16U National Championship
Jun 24, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
62 - 67
CB
71 - 72
CH
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Pitching
77
Max FB
73 - 76
FB
64 - 68
CB
70 - 71
CH

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 20, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
2.88
RSi (max)
2.93
RSi (avg)
1,347
Jump Power (max)
23.8
Jump Height (max)
23.1
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
70.18

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

3/12/23

Positional Profile: OF/3B Ranked 149th in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Starts balanced, side step and slide, average balance position, lands clean with good direction
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, quick, shoulders work inline, inverted w, high 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Cut action T1933, 1853 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Sharp/short, 11/5 break T1896, 1773 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. More sweep action T1888, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 78-82 mph. Straight firm T1792, 1762 average rpm.

3/12/23

Positional Profile: OF/3B Ranked 149th in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Balanced with high hand set Small stride and load. Hands works down to contact, some push. Occasional hard contact, shows strength, ground ball to fly ball contact
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 MPH. 279' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Good carry
Defense: Effiective footwork, breaks down and short into release. Glove is routine, shows overall good movements
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.

6/20/22

Positional Profile: OF/2B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH.  Slightly open, relaxed stance. Strides square with hand load. Controlled swing and barrel. Shows hand speed with mainly line drive contact. More consistent overall in box.
Power: 90.5 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF -  84 mph. Good carry. OF - 87 mph. Good carry and accuracy.
Defense:  INF - Works around the ball to field. Sure hands with a quick transfer. OF - Shows athletic movements and breaks down to field. Clean and consistent glove.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60

3/20/22

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance. Quick load and stride. Hands swing down to contact. Line drive contact with mid/oppo approach. Average barrel contact through round
Power:  max exit velocity, averaged  mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Good carry
Defense: Good footwork and move into release. Glove stays low and clean
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

3/13/21

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Good frame
Defense: Good glove.  Average footwork to ball and through release.
Arm: Right.  OF - 80 mph. Average carry and accuracy
Hit: Right. Balanced open stance. Small load and stride. Level swing plane, pouches barrel. Gap to gap approach with occasional firm contact. 
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slower tempo. Small side step into balance position. Lands, spins glove side
Arm Action: Right. Short, high slot
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Slight run
CB: 64-68 mph. Inconsistent, 11/5 shape
CH: 70-71 mph. Slight tilt, fade

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