Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

3B
SS

Benjamin
Raphael

Union College (NY)
Briarcliff (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 195LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: TTS

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Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/28/22
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/28/22
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/28/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/21
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/21
306
Distance (max)
8/28/22
92
Sweet Spot %
2/16/21
Run
7.29
60
2/21/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
79
INF Velo
6/30/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
7/07/21
79 - 80
Velo Range
7/07/21
1929
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/21

Changeup

68 - 69
Velo Range
2/21/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

66 - 69
Velo Range
6/16/19
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/21

Slider

68 - 70
Velo Range
7/02/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.73
Infield Velocity
72.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.29
Home to First
4.39
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
11.4
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
10.1
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Position
7.57
60-yard
79
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Position
7.45
60-yard
74
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
2020 Preseason All-State - Downstate Session II
Feb 21, 2020
Position
7.29
60-yard
73
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
4.39
H-1st
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Position
7.50
60-yard
71
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
2019 JR NYS Games
Jul 2, 2019
Position
7.43
60-yard
75
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
Scout Day: L & M 6.16.19
Jun 16, 2019
Position
7.75
60-yard
76
INF Velo
67
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
80.6
Distance Max
306
Distance Avg
204
Launch Angle Avg
20.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
82.4
Distance Max
299
Distance Avg
199
Launch Angle Avg
16.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
75.9
Distance Max
246
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
15.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Downstate (9AM Session)
Feb 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
21.6
Bat Speed Max
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
69.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
19.5
Bat Speed Max
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
65.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 New England Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Downstate (9AM Session)
Feb 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1929
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1759
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,072
Spin Rate (max)
1,929
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.8
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 67.5
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.0
PBRT Northeast Summer Championships
Aug 5, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
64 - 66
CB
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
65 - 67
CB
16U National Championship
Jun 24, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
64 - 69
CB
PBRT Northeast Fall Classic
Sep 11, 2020
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
64 - 66
CB
2020 Preseason All-State - Downstate Session II
Feb 21, 2020
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 74
FB
68 - 69
CH
66 - 69
SL
Junior Future Games
Aug 3, 2019
Pitching
74
Max FB
70 - 73
FB
2019 JR NYS Games
Jul 2, 2019
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
68 - 70
SL
Scout Day: L & M 6.16.19
Jun 16, 2019
Pitching
74
Max FB
70 - 74
FB
66 - 69
CB
66 - 67
CH

Game Performance

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Comments

8/28/22

Benjamin Raphael: 3B/SS, (2023) Briarcliff, NY. 6-foot, 195-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, Raphael clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. (69.4 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displaed a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.73. 


6/30/21

Physical: Strong, proportional 6-foot, 185lb frame with some durability. 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: RHH - Balanced, even stance with the barrel waving at the shoulder to start; utilized a short lift and replace stride, operating with a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. The barrel matched pitch-plane early in ball flight, working towards a two-handed finish on the back shoulder. Hit into a stiff front side with adjustability producing a 60% line drive rate during his round (via Trackman). Minimal extra movements allowing the actions to repeat, notching a T88 mph bat-exit velocity (84 mph average) and showcased a near 300 foot batted ball distance for occasional doubles juice. 

Defensively: The shortstop demonstrated good routes on defense, rounding the ball downhill to the target with the chest downhill over toes. Fielded soft, cleanly inward and exchanged accurately, releasing from a H ¾ slot (79 mph arm strength). 

Pitching: RHP - Started off the left side of the rubber using quicker pace and a simple delivery. Able to work in a straight line down the slope, landing athletically into a H ¾ slot. The FB ranged from 75-76 mph with small arm-side run, adding a commanded, sweeping 66-68 mph CB with a 100% zone rate (T10 inches HM).


2/16/21

Physical: Strong, athletic build at 6-ffot, 185 lbs. 7.29 runner in the 60.

Offensively: Upright, balanced stance with the feet wide and slightly open while the hands start up in front of the back shoulder; short stride back to even while the hands stretch back creating a barrel tilt; average effort from the lower half while the barrel is direct to contact with a slight uphill finish with 2 hands; consistent hard line drive contact with a peak exit velo of 87 MPH.

Defensively: Active foot work playing low to the ground and through the ball routinely; glove hand is soft with seamless transfers; arm action is short to a 3/4 release. INF: 77 MPH

7/06/20

Physical: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds; lean, athletic build. 7.45 runner in the 60.

 Offensively: RHH. Wide, balanced base with feet even and a slight bend in the knees with hands up in front of the shoulder; knee knock stride with hands going straight back. strong effort into a stiff front side with quick into the zone with a slight up hill finish and a 78% on plane efficiency.  hard line drives through the middle and pull side; peak Trackman exit velocity of 83 MPH.

 Defensively: Uses prep step; plays low to the ground with athletic footwork playing through the ball. sofy glove fielding the ball in front with clean, quick transfers; short arm action with ability to vary release with the play.  INF - 74 MPH.  


2/21/20

Physical: 5-foot-10, 165-pounds. Lanky frame; athletic; able to hold more weight. 7.29 runner in the 60; 4.39 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Even feet with shoulder width; hands high; slight bend in his knees; slightly open; toe tap for timing; closes himself off some when strides out Hands direct to contact; quick through the zone; two-handed finish; stays inside the ball. Middle of the field approach; consistent contact hitter. 76 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Stays low with the ball; quick transfer; fields the ball out front; keeps the ball center of his body; able to play on the run. Low 3/4 arm slot; medium arm swing.  INF - 73 MPH.
Pitching: Up tempo delivery with a repeatable release and balanced follow through. Drops straight down out of the glove before getting up quick to a 3/4 release.
FB: T75, 73-74 MPH. Commands with natural cut.
SL: 66-69 MPH. Sharp 12-6 break.
CH: 68-69 MPH. Good hand speed with arm side fade.

7/02/19

A lean athletic frame at 5-foot-9, 145 pounds. Offensively- the right handed hitter had an impressive performance at the NY Jr. Games. Displayed hard consistent contact during the batting practice portion and was an impact player during live game action. Short direct path to the baseball and good use of the lower half. Defensively- the infield displayed active footwork during the defensive session. He gets himself in a good fielding position when attacking the baseball. Quicks rid of the baseball quickly. Top throwing velocity across diamond was 75 MPH. Pitching- the right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery and a projectable live arm. Raphael displayed good FB command peaked at 75 MPH. Mixed in a SL ranging from 68-70 MPH.

6/16/19

6-foot, 145-pound, smaller, thin athletic frame, with room for added weight. Defensively, very good flow, moves well to glove side. The arm works out of a natural slot, arm was clocked at 76 mph, above average arm strength for his age. Showed solid starts and turns up the middle on double play turns. At the plate, feet are even, taller stance, higher loose hands. The swing is level through the zone, has good pop had a tee exit velocity of 67 mph. The swing is short to contact gets through it. Off the mound, quick tempo, gets the delivery moving down the mound, could stay back a tick. The front side could track more to home plate. The arm works out of a 3/4 slot, arm side run, fastball clocked at 74 mph. Shows feel for the spin pitch, clocked at 66-69 mph, more of a 12-6 breaker. Good looking young player, who will be attending the Junior Futures Event.

Tee Exit Velocity: 67 mph

Arm Velocity: 76 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.75

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