Progress Report: RHP Ben Plumley
April 8, 2020
As we dig through the players and numbers from this past winter, we are taking a look at a "Progress Report" feature that highlights players that have shown significant improvement in their game; whether it's on the mechanical end, performance wise, physicality or in the measurable statistic department. The "Progress Report" can be a minor improvement in recent months or a substantial transformation over time. Today we take a look at:
Ben Plumley
Class of 2021 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Lane TechState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier 18U
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Scouting Report
FB Velocity (Range): 87-88 mph (Previous 83-85 mph)
What Did We See?
Plumley has always had a clean, live arm and a firm cureball thrown with intent. Over the last six months or so, Plumley has grown an inch, put on 10 pounds and has seen his velocity jump from low-to-mid 80's up to 87-88 mph, touching 89. Plumley continues to throw an aggressive curveball that now sits 73-76 mph with late bite. Plumley has emerged as one of the top uncommitted junior arms on the market.
Videos
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Player News
- Uncommitted 2021 Pitchers - Jan 20, 2021
- Unsigned Senior Arms: Velocity Edition - Dec 4, 2020
- Illinois Senior Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2020
- Illinois Senior Games: Infielder Analysis - Oct 28, 2020
- Illinois Senior Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 13, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: Top '21 Uncommitted RHP's - May 14, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Risers - May 11, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 10, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 9, 2020
- Progress Report: RHP Ben Plumley - Apr 8, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2020
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2021 Newcomers - Sep 23, 2019
- IL/WI All-State Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 5, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Infielders - Jun 20, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Jun 7, 2019
- Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
- Illiana Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 31, 2019
- Illiana Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Jan 30, 2019
Stay tuned over the next couple of months as we will continue to check-in on prospects throughout the state of Illinois who have made noticeable improvements to their games.
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