88
Velocity (max)
7/14/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Benjamin
Kasten
Madison JC
Whitnall (HS) • WI
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: PTA
Whitnall (HS) • WI
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: PTA
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
3/21/21
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Changeup
80 - 82
Velo Range
3/21/21
1855
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
3/21/21
1815
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
85
Exit Velocity (max)
6/24/20
63.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/20
267
Distance (max)
6/24/20
67
Sweet Spot %
6/24/20
8.08
60
6/24/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
6/24/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
8.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.5
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
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.
Underclass Trials
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
63.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
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).
2217
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.
26.0
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).
75.7
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).
1815
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).
81.0
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).
1855
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Cutter
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).
2103
Cutter
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).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
1936
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).
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).
1630
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).
71.4
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).
1608
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).
Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 86.5
Velo Range
84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.7
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.7
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,943
Spin Rate (max)
1,855
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
84.9
Velocity (max)
83.9 - 84.9
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Trials
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 80.4
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,023
Spin Rate (max)
1,936
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,769
Spin Rate (max)
1,630
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 73.0
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,709
Spin Rate (max)
1,608
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
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)
71.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
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During the last day of our PBR Badger State Battle, Kasten was solid on the mound, pitching four innings, giving up zero earned runs and striking out five. His fastball sat 82-84 mph, and topped at 85 mph, a number he actually hit multiple times, and showed a little bit of cut action. Kasten threw a heavy dose of heaters this evening, blowing it by opposing hitters in all types of counts. He also mixed in a curveball at 66-69 mph. Kasten, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound athlete, is a notable arm to keep an eye on, especially since he’s still uncommitted.
An arm likely to make a jump into our 2022 rankings come the next update: RHP Benjamin Kasten(Whitnall). Kasten has tacked on approximately 20 pounds of strength since we last saw him in June, now standing at a physical 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. That and added athleticism, particularly on his lower half drive, has led to a significant uptick in Kasten’s stuff. He routinely attacked the zone for strikes with a straight-arrowed 84-86 mph fastball, touching 87 twice. He’s still fully harnessing his secondary pitches, although his curveball did flash sharp spin and the potential to be his out-pitch when he worked on top of it. Kasten emerged from this event as a follow uncommitted arm in the state’s junior class.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned frame that projects to fill out more.
Delivery: Steady side-step motion initiates a tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Comes out clean. Plays straight, has some cut to it.
CB: 64-69 mph. Some feel to spin. 12/6 shape, sharp action to it. Best secondary pitch.
CH: 69-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Arm-side run.
Hit: RH. Quiet in the box, tall setup, bat wraps, high leg kick trigger. Long bat path.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Windup to release.
Defense: Some bounce pre-pitch, two-hand gather, long to release.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, linear to target, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Showed occasional arm-side run.
CB: 65-70 mph. 11/5 shape. Breaks early.
CH: 70-75 mph. Decelerates arm action. Flashed sink.
5-foot-11, 150-pound, right-handed pitcher, lanky, athletic frame. On the mound, tall and fall delivery, wide rocker motion, works in line, closed toe landing, upright at finish. Long, loose arm action, high ¾ slot, some effort involved. Fastball had slight run, 70-72 mph. Curveball, 11/5 gradual break, 55-59 mph. Changeup faded with some feel, 60-64 mph.