Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 RHP/1B Ben Berdine (Warren Area)
August 29, 2020
Ben Berdine
Class of 2021 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 99 / POS: 39
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Warren AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Erie Steelheads 17u Latona
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Height: 6-3Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(03/30/21)
85 - 87
FB
(03/30/21)
72 - 74
CB
(03/30/21)
74 - 75
CH
(06/15/20)
Position
7.37
60-yard
(07/23/19)
80
INF Velo
(06/15/20)
92
Exit Velo
(06/15/20)
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
78.1 - 83.5
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
2200
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.9
Velo Range
78.1 - 83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.9
Spin Rate (max)
2200
Spin Rate (avg)
2058
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
69.3 - 71.7
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
2093
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1991
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73
Velo Range
69.3 - 71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.9
Spin Rate (max)
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
1991
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
73.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
(06/15/20)
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
1627
Spin Rate (max)
(06/15/20)
1587
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/15/20)
IVB (max)
(06/15/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/15/20)
HM (max)
(06/15/20)
HM (avg)
(06/15/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/15/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/15/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/15/20)
Zone %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
73.6
Velo Range
73.4 - 73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.3
Spin Rate (max)
1627
Spin Rate (avg)
1587
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/15/20)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/15/20)
253
Distance (avg)
(06/15/20)
338
Distance (max)
(06/15/20)
Hard Hit %
(06/15/20)
Sweet Spot %
(06/15/20)
Line Drive %
(06/15/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/15/20)
Ground Ball %
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.7
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
338
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
(06/15/20)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/15/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/15/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/15/20)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
22.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
61.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/15/20)
Rise+
(06/15/20)
Sink+
(06/15/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/15/20)
Sweep+
(06/15/20)
Videos
(6/15/20)
Player News
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 23, 2021
- Recruiting Board: Mercyhurst University - Jan 10, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 RHP/1B Ben Berdine (Warren Area) - Aug 29, 2020
- Western PA College Prospect Showcase: Class of 2021 Analysis - Jul 26, 2019
- Game of the Day (April 12, 2019) - Apr 14, 2019
- Northwestern Pennsylvania College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Classes of 2022 /2021 - Jun 28, 2018
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 1) | PA | 08/25 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 Northeast Open (Upstate NY Session 2) | PA | 08/25 | Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex |
2020 Inter-Academic League Scout Day | PA | 09/23 | Maplezone Sports Village |
PA Unsigned Senior Night | PA | 09/25 | Showers Field |
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 1) | PA | 09/26 | Showers Field |
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 2) | PA | 09/26 | Showers Field |
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (AM Session 3) | PA | 09/27 | Showers Field |
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (PM Session 4) | PA | 09/27 | Showers Field |
Scouting Report
Physical: Lean and lean 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with athleticism and strength in the actions. 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, even stance with hands that start high at the ear for the setup, hands move back to the shoulder and the righty utilizes a short lift-and-replace stride for timing mechanism. The swing is short and direct to the ball with a feel for getting long through extension. Works on a flat barrel path through the point of contact towards a moderately high finish. Wore out the left side with hard, consistent barrels, 92 MPH exit velocity during batting practice per Trackman.
Defensively: Plays long in the field with ability to cover both sides laterally. Feel around the bag at first with recovery ability on double play footwork. Moderately low on the approach, fields the ball in the middle of his body and gets the ball out fluidly on transfers, can make the play on the run on occasion. Moderate takeaway and fluidity on the arm swing out of a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Slow tempoed, compact delivery with repeatability in the mechanics. Whippy, athletic high ¾ arm-slot with arm-side run on an 82-85 mph FB in the zone. Mixed a 70-72 mph CB showing a feel for spin and 11/5 shape across the zone. Countered with a straight 74-75 mph CH displaying adequate feel.6-foot-3, 170-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showed occasional front hip leak but the ball jumps off his barrel, especially on the inner half. Registered a bat exit velocity of 85 mph and ran a 7.37 60-yard dash. Showed above average glove work and active feet around the bag at first base with 75 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 82-85 while topping at 86 mph out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a short takeaway on the mound. A long, athletic frame should continue to fill out with velocity inching toward the upper 80s a definite possibility in the future. Showed a feel for spin on his 11/5 breaking curveball at 62-66 and above average command of his changeup at 70-72.
Defensively, works bottom up with adequate hands. Feet work well around the bag and long frame plays at first base.
6-foot-2 160-pound right-handed hitter initiates swing from neutral, wide set up with stride staying neutral. When on time, weight shift and hip turn are aggressive with hands being short and direct to baseball. Leverage is solid with a level swing path present. Timing was inconsistent on this day. A bat exit velocity of 76 MPH was registered.
On the mound, works out of mid 3/4 arm slot showing good balance and ability to repeat delivery. Berdine would benefit from a more aggressive hip coil and greater backside load. FB sat 77-78 MPH with subtle arm side run. CB lacked depth having an 11-4 shape and rolling action. CH at 64-66 demonstrated arm side fade while being thrown with slight slowing of the arm. Developing arm strength, long levers and athleticism make Berdine a follow in Class of 2021.