21.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/23
CLASS OF 2024
2B
OF
Benny
Liebel
University of Chicago
Indian Hill (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: 17u CBC National
Indian Hill (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: 17u CBC National
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
21.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/12/23
22
Hard Hit %
1/28/23
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/23
316
Distance (max)
6/12/23
50
Sweet Spot %
6/17/20
6.47
60
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
1/28/23
88
OF Velo
2/19/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
1/28/23
85 - 85.6
Velo Range
1/28/23
1895
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
75.3 - 79.4
Velo Range
1/28/23
1518
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
6/17/20
1960
Spin Rate (avg)
6/17/20
Slider
74.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
1/28/23
1945
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Positional Tools
2023
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7
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.
2023 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
249
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
2023 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
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).
1895
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.
22.2
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).
74.5
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).
1730
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).
77.9
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).
1518
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).
74.9
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).
1945
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).
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
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).
1722
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.
22.3
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).
66.8
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).
1960
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).
64.8
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).
1303
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).
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 85.6
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,914
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,730
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.3
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.3
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,949
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
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
79.4
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 79.4
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,779
Spin Rate (max)
1,518
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,776
Spin Rate (max)
1,722
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,960
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,384
Spin Rate (max)
1,303
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
2.28
RSi (max)
2.28
RSi (avg)
1,858
Jump Power (max)
31.7
Jump Height (max)
31.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Top Prospect Games - Jun 14, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2023
- Results From 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: CBC Marucci - Quick Hits - Feb 1, 2023
- 2023 CBC Marucci Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- 2023 CBC Marucci Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CBC Marucci - Jan 28, 2023
- 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Quick Hits - Mar 4, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Midland - Feb 23, 2021
- Results From 2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects - Jun 19, 2020
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Benny Liebel: OF/2B, (2024) Indian Hill, OH. 5-foot-10, 180-pound. (69.1 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a level swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 86 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot.
Benny Liebel: OF/2B, (2024) Indian Hill, OH. 5-foot-10, 180-pound. (71.1 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Solid throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 88 mph;had quick footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.47.
Benny Liebel: OF/2B, (2024) Indian Hill, OH. 5-foot-10, 180-pound. (68.8 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, loose upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 85 mph; shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 85 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a consistent quick arm action. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1895). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 1729; Avg 1729). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 1948; Avg 1945).