Super 60 Spotlight: Ben Hernandez
January 6, 2020
Ben Hernandez
Class of 2020 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 2 / POS: 1
HS Draft 100Rank: 18 / POS: 6
OverallRank: 18 / POS: 6
PBR Draft BoardRank: 49 / POS: 19
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: De La SalleState: IL
- Summer Team: Top Tier
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Height: 6-0Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
95
Max FB
(02/02/20)
94 - 95
FB
(02/02/20)
78 - 80
CB
(02/02/20)
84 - 87
CH
(02/10/19)
84 - 89
SL
(02/02/20)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Fastball
95.4
Velocity (max)
(02/02/20)
91.4 - 95.4
Velo Range
(02/02/20)
90.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/02/20)
2283
Spin Rate (max)
(02/02/20)
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/02/20)
IVB (max)
(02/02/20)
IVB (avg)
(02/02/20)
HM (max)
(02/02/20)
HM (avg)
(02/02/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/02/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/02/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/02/20)
Zone %
(02/02/20)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
95.4
Velo Range
91.4 - 95.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.9
Spin Rate (max)
2283
Spin Rate (avg)
2188
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.5
Velocity (max)
(02/02/20)
78.6 - 79.5
Velo Range
(02/02/20)
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/02/20)
1352
Spin Rate (max)
(02/02/20)
1140
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/02/20)
IVB (max)
(02/02/20)
IVB (avg)
(02/02/20)
HM (max)
(02/02/20)
HM (avg)
(02/02/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/02/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/02/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/02/20)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
79.5
Velo Range
78.6 - 79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.4
Spin Rate (max)
1352
Spin Rate (avg)
1140
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
87.2
Velocity (max)
(02/02/20)
80.7 - 86.6
Velo Range
(02/02/20)
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/02/20)
2272
Spin Rate (max)
(02/02/20)
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/02/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/02/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/02/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/02/20)
Zone %
(02/02/20)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
87.2
Velo Range
80.7 - 86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.5
Spin Rate (max)
2272
Spin Rate (avg)
2234
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.4
Velocity (max)
(02/02/20)
85.2 - 86.3
Velo Range
(02/02/20)
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/02/20)
1787
Spin Rate (max)
(02/02/20)
1757
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/02/20)
IVB (max)
(02/02/20)
IVB (avg)
(02/02/20)
HM (max)
(02/02/20)
HM (avg)
(02/02/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/02/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/02/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/02/20)
Zone %
(02/02/20)
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
86.4
Velo Range
85.2 - 86.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.5
Spin Rate (max)
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
1757
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/02/20)
Rise+
(02/02/20)
Sink+
(02/02/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/02/20)
Sweep+
(02/02/20)
Videos
(4/1/19)
(2/10/19)
Player News
- Illinois Class of 2022 Rankings Updated - Apr 6, 2022
- Looking Back On 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
- Top-10 Profiles of 2020: No. 3 Ben Hernandez - Dec 29, 2020
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Mar 9, 2020
- Senior Winter Standouts - Feb 12, 2020
- Super 60: Trackman Leaderboard - Feb 6, 2020
- Hard 90: SUPER 60 Highlights - Feb 5, 2020
- Super 60: Nine To Know - Feb 5, 2020
- Super 60: Illinois Recap - Feb 4, 2020
- 2020 Super 60 Highlights - Feb 3, 2020
- Super 60 Spotlight: Ben Hernandez - Jan 6, 2020
- Top-10 Profiles of 2019: No. 4 Ben Hernandez - Dec 30, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 6, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 13, 2019
- 2020 Standouts From NPI, PDP - Jul 3, 2019
- 2019 PDP: Friday Notebook - Jun 28, 2019
- 2020 Draft Follows - Jun 19, 2019
- 3A Super-Sectional: Vera Walks It Off In The 7th, Sends St. Laurence To State - Jun 3, 2019
- PBR Illinois Player Of The Week: RHP/1B Ben Hernandez - May 8, 2019
- Week 4 Games - Apr 8, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 4, 2019
- No. 13 St. Rita Rallies Late To Defeat No. 20 De La Salle - Apr 1, 2019
- Updated 2020 Overall Rankings - Apr 1, 2019
- IL Preseason All-State: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 8, 2019
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 7, 2019
- Junior Winter Standouts - Feb 27, 2019
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Feb 11, 2019
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Nov 19, 2018
- PBR Fall Championships: Underclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Aug 28, 2018
- 2020 Overall Rankings: Illinois Representatives - Apr 26, 2018
- Illinois 2020 Rankings Updated - Apr 19, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 9, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 8, 2018
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2018
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- Inside the Overall Rankings: Illinois 2020s - Sep 22, 2017
- Illinois 2020 Rankings: An Inside Look - Sep 7, 2017
- The Buzz: Horvath, Gilbert Commit; Winn Moves - Aug 25, 2017
- Future Games Recap: Team Illinois Pitchers - Aug 22, 2017
- PBR Future Games: Illinois Day 4 Recap - Aug 5, 2017
- Future Games Preview: Team Illinois Pitchers - Jul 31, 2017
- Border Battle Scout Blog - Jun 14, 2017
- Pitcher Showcase & Analysis: Reports - Oct 17, 2016
- Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp: Stat Story - Mar 8, 2016
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Scouting Report
UIC commit. Ranked No. 2 in the Illinois’ 2020 class and No. 20 overall. 6-foot-2, 185-pound, strong, wide-shouldered, right-handed pitcher. Has been on the rise since the winter. Started on the mound for De La Salle and early on showed why he is one of the top 2020s in the country. Extremely easy effort in his delivery; clean, loose and quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Plenty of more velocity in the tank. Fastball sat comfortably at 90-92 mph in the first two innings, worked both sides of the plate, downhill tilt, arm-side-run and occasional sink. Showcased an above-average three-pitch mix from the first hitter of the game on. Changeup is best secondary offering, maintains arm speed, run and sink, swing-and-miss action, 81-84 mph. Curveball, works 11/5, inconsistent feel, depth at times, 71-73 mph. Overall stuff and control regressed as the outing went on but battled through his four-inning outing. Took a no hitter into the fourth inning. Final Line: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 5 BB.
Illinois-Chicago commit. 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, sturdy build on large frame. Tall and fall delivery is is level and on line, works easy while landing closed and athletic finish. Arm action is easy and electric, plus arm speed, high ¾ slot. Plus fastball, sat easy 93-94 mph, late heavy feel, works with arm side run. Changeup was a plus offering, fastball arm speed yields deception, plus feel and action to arm side, 84-87 mph. Curveball is tight and short, 11/5 shape, 76-79 mph, sharp action and feel. Premium starting pitchers profile, 2020 MLB draft prospect.
Illinois-Chicago recruit, currently ranked No. 7 in Illinois’ 2020 class, No. 177 overall. 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher dominated in his start for Top Tier in its 1-0 victory over Canes Midwest. Struck out nine and walked one in four no-hit innings. Pounded the strike zone with his fastball/changeup combination. Changeup is a plus pitch, a true swing/miss offering, throws it aggressively and confidently in any count; turns it over with late sinking action at 80-82 mph. Registered six of his nine strikeouts with his changeup. Changeup comes out of the same tunnel and throws it with fastball arm action. Fastball topped at 89 mph, sitting predominately 86-87, consistent strikes to his gloveside with some occasional late darting life. Only wrinkled in a few low-70s curveballs. Arm is quick, clean and athletic from a high-3/4 slot; more velocity to come as he continues to physically develop. Athletic on the mound, repeats delivery, works fast and filled up the zone with strikes.
Illinois-Chicago commit. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed pitcher, large frame, build has leaned out. Easy delivery, tall and fall type, repeats delivery and stays on line and balanced. Arm action is loose and easy, quick arm out of a high ¾ slot. Fastball has easy velocity, arm side run, commands the zone, clean out of the hand, sat 87-89 mph, touched 90 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape and tight spin, 71-73 mph. Changeup thrown with fastball arm speed, fading action with feel, 79-80 mph.
Illinois-Chicago commit. 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-handed pitcher. Delivery works tall and upright, creates tilt. Arm action is loose and easy. Fastball comes out clean at 84-85 mph, worked downhill angle. Flashed a sharp breaking ball at 71 mph.
2017 Future Games - Recently committed to UIC. 6-foot-2, 210-pound, sturdy, right-handed pitcher with a strong lower-half. One of two 2020s to throw for Team Illinois at the Future Games. Worked a perfect inning in the final game of the event. At his best when he gets on top of his fastball, staying tall and working downhill. Pounded the strike zone consistently with a fastball at 84-86 mph; gets sink and boaring action when located down in the zone. Curveball, thrown for strikes, 11/5 shape, 66 mph. Simple, repeatable delivery, sits into his lower half but able to get out and over his front side. Arm works clean and loose out of a high ¾ slot. One of the top 2020 arms in Illinois.
6-foot, 180-pound, durable, projectable, right-handed pitcher. Smooth, repeatable, tall and fall delivery, easy effort, slight cross fire action, creates deception and lands closed. Long and loose arm action out of a high ¾ slot. Feel for a three-pitch mix. Fastball, thrown for strikes, arm-side-run, some sinking action when down, 77-79 mph, touching 80. Curveball, slurve type, 11/5 shape, tendency to get underneath and miss up in the zone; when down in the zone flashed depth, sat 61-64 mph. Changeup, advanced feel, located at the bottom of the zone, sink and fade action, 69-71 mph. High follow arm in the 2020 class.
5-foot-11, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery. Creates slight crossfire action. Three pitch mix, for strikes. Fastball showed slight running action at 75-76 topping out at 78 mph. Curveball has 12-6 sharp with sharp breaking action at 55-60 mph. maintained arm speed on changeup with sinking action at 63-65 mph. Young arm to follow.