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Velocity (max)
CLASS OF 2021
LHP
1B
Benjamin
Simpson
Metro Christian (HS) • OK
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: BBA Titans
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: BBA Titans
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/12/19
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Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 69
Velo Range
12/15/19
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 67
Velo Range
6/12/19
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Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
69 - 70
Velo Range
6/04/20
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Spin Rate (avg)
80
Exit Velocity (max)
6/12/19
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
7.08
60
6/12/19
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
6/04/20
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
Hitting
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
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Showcased a long 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with room to fill out as he matures and present athleticism. The left-handed hitter begins with a tall, slightly-open stance utilizing a knee-knock stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated some sink into the lower half while the hips yank slightly off the ball to the pull-side. Displayed feel for his hands entering the zone through a slightly uphill path off the tee while hitting into a stiff front side, registering a 78 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 7.15 60-yard dash. The first baseman featured long movements out of a low gravity setup with adequate feel around the bag. A quick first step created range to the glove side. Notched accurate 72 mph throws out of a long and fluid, high ¾ arm-slot.
6-Foot-1, 175-Pound frame, ran a 7.08, Offensively; even set, big load, closed landing, toe tap to leg lift, loses stability in ground to contact, barrel up and down at foot strike, loses stability in front foot after contact, big swing, short finish, pull side power, 80 mph exit velo, Defensively; fingers up to field, slight bend to field, funnel to chest, long arm action, over the top slot, average carry, 71 mph arm strength.
Pitching: high 3.4 slot, average arm speed, long arm action, slight stab in back, spin off front foot at release, closed toe land, short front side, early tuck front side, fastball 73-75 mph, straight action, stays arm side, curveball 62-67 mph, 1-7 shape, early action, gradual break, short action, change up 62-64 mph, fastball arm speed, controlled arm side, stays arm side.