77.7
Velocity (max)
1/29/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Ben
McDonald
St. Xavier (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: riverbats
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: riverbats
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.4 - 77.5
Velo Range
1/29/23
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Changeup
67.3 - 70
Velo Range
1/29/23
1436
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Curveball
56.2 - 57.2
Velo Range
2/06/22
1761
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Slider
64.1 - 68.1
Velo Range
1/29/23
1665
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/06/22
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/06/22
272
Distance (max)
2/06/22
33
Sweet Spot %
2/06/22
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/06/22
63
Bat Speed (max)
2/06/22
11.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/06/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.89
60
2/06/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
74
OF Velo
2/06/22
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
123
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0
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.
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
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.
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1395
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.
18.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1377
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).
66.1
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).
1665
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
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).
1689
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.
24.6
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).
56.7
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).
1761
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).
63.2
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).
1436
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 1.29.23
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,531
Spin Rate (max)
1,395
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.1
Velocity (max)
64.1 - 68.1
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,693
Spin Rate (max)
1,665
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.0
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,661
Spin Rate (max)
1,377
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
69.2
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 69.1
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,757
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
57.2
Velocity (max)
56.2 - 57.2
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.0
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.0
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,468
Spin Rate (max)
1,436
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
53.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Quick Hits - Feb 7, 2023
- 2023 Cincinnati Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- 2023 Cincinnati Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Jan 29, 2023
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: CBC Marucci - Feb 18, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: CBC Marucci - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: CBC Marucci - Feb 7, 2022
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Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Threw a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
Ben McDonald: OF/LHP, (2024) st. xavier, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed an upward swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.89 at the event. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1756; Avg 1689). His 11/5 curveball (53-54) has slurvey action. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1760). He has some action on his changeup (60-61).