Uncommitted Spotlight: '24 C/3B Ben Ryan (Indiana Area)
March 18, 2023
Ben Ryan
Class of 2024 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 31 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Indiana AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Flood City Elite
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Height: 5-11Weight: 225lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
94
Max FB
(04/01/24)
90 - 93
FB
(04/01/24)
69 - 72
CB
(06/17/21)
80 - 81
SL
(03/20/23)
Position
7.57
60-yard
(08/03/21)
1.93 - 2.00
Pop Time
(02/11/22)
93
INF Velo
(02/17/23)
84
C Velo
(02/17/23)
104
Exit Velo
(08/03/21)
Power Speed Score
(02/17/23)
Trackman - Hitting
112.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/17/23)
101.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/17/23)
280
Distance (avg)
(02/17/23)
441
Distance (max)
(02/17/23)
Hard Hit %
(02/11/22)
Barrel %
(02/17/23)
Sweet Spot %
(02/06/21)
Line Drive %
(02/17/23)
Fly Ball %
(02/06/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/11/22)
2023 Flood City Elite Scout Day
Feb 17, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
112.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
101.8
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
441
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Flood City Elite Scout Day
Feb 11, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
110.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
100.1
Distance (avg)
192
Distance (max)
351
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Summer Open: West
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
103.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
94.7
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
315
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - South/Central
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
96.1
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
381
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
27.2
Hand Speed (max)
(02/11/22)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/17/23)
87.9
Bat Speed (max)
(02/17/23)
84.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/17/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/17/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/17/23)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/17/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/17/23)
2023 Flood City Elite Scout Day
Feb 17, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.9
Hand Speed (avg)
24.4
Bat Speed (max)
87.9
Bat Speed (avg)
84.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Flood City Elite Scout Day
Feb 11, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
27.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.8
Bat Speed (max)
85.6
Bat Speed (avg)
75
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Summer Open: West
Aug 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
80.2
Bat Speed (avg)
75.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - South/Central
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
23.4
Bat Speed (max)
80.3
Bat Speed (avg)
74.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Swift
Videos
(2/17/23)
Player News
- 2024 PA HS Scouting Blog: Edition #1 - Apr 16, 2024
- Tools of the Trade: Class of 2024 Power - Sep 26, 2023
- 2023 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 27, 2023
- Uncommitted Spotlight: '24 C/3B Ben Ryan (Indiana Area) - Mar 18, 2023
- PA Rankings Update: Class of 2024 - Aug 24, 2022
- Preseason 2022: Trackman Hitting Leaderboard (Class of '24) - May 11, 2022
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2024 C Ben Ryan (Indiana Area) - Mar 25, 2022
- Year in Review: Max Rotational Acceleration via Blast Motion / Class of 2024 - Jan 13, 2022
- Year in Review: Bat Speed (AVG) via Blast Motion / Class of 2024 - Jan 12, 2022
- Year in Review: Top C Velocity / Class of 2024 - Jan 5, 2022
- Year in Review: Top INF Velocity / Class of 2024 - Dec 31, 2021
- Year in Review: Peak Exit Velocity via Trackman / Class of 2024 - Dec 27, 2021
- Summer Prospect Showcase (West) - Top Performers - Sep 14, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Hard Hit % - Mar 23, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Batted Ball Distance - Mar 16, 2021
- Preseason All State Tour: Top Exit Velo - Mar 7, 2021
PAST EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2023 Erie Steelheads Scout Day | PA | Mar 12, 2023 | Pennbriar Athletic Club / Erie, PA |
2023 West Chester Dragons Scout Day | PA | Mar 12, 2023 | ASC / Thorndale, PA |
2023 Rising Stars: East | PA | Mar 11, 2023 | Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA |
2023 5 Star Mason-Dixon Scout Day | PA | Mar 4, 2023 | South Hanover YMCA / Hanover, PA |
2023 Baseball U PA Scout Day | PA | Mar 4, 2023 | Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Northeast Pride Scout Day | PA | Mar 4, 2023 | Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: PA Last Chance | PA | Mar 4, 2023 | The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA |
2023 Complete Game of PA Scout Day | PA | Mar 3, 2023 | Complete Game of PA / Royersford, PA |
2023 Ascent Scout Day | PA | Mar 2, 2023 | Ascent Athlete / Garnet Valley, PA |
2023 Complete Game Academy Scout Day | PA | Mar 1, 2023 | Spooky Nook Sports / Manheim, PA |
2023 3up 3down Scout Day | PA | Feb 28, 2023 | DuLucia Baseball Academy / Reading, PA |
2023 Go Wags Scout Day | PA | Feb 26, 2023 | In The Net / Palmyra, PA |
2023 Preseason ID: East | PA | Feb 26, 2023 | In the Net / Palmyra, PA |
2023 Bucks County Generals Scout Day | PA | Feb 25, 2023 | Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA |
2023 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day | PA | Feb 25, 2023 | Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA |
Scouting Report
Physical: Strong, thick 5-foot-10, 207lb frame with power available. 7.57 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Slightly closed, rhythmic stance favoring the front-side early. Utilized an up/down leg lift with a hand pump at the top of the load, initiating the swing through a flat, violent path with plenty of separation. Produced a multitude of high-intent swings during his round, sequencing properly into a strong, stiff front-side at impact. Recorded a T104 mph bat-exit velocity and 95 mph average (via Trackman) good enough for a 315 foot batted ball distance at his peak. Kept it mostly on a line on this date, up to a 46% LD rate pairing an 82% hard hit rate in a middle of the order type role. Some of the better bat-speed and power potential in the class.
Defensively: The primary backstop featured comfort receiving from a compact right-knee down technique. Pop times ranged from 1.94-1.98 with pre-catch rhythm found, riding momentum of the ball into the transfer with straight line footwork (low posture) through release at a H ¾ slot. Strong, carrying throws up to 79 mph (accurate to arm-side).
Physical: Standout strength in a muscular, powerful 5-foot-10, 207-pound frame. 7.96 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Put on a show at the All-State South/Central event with one of the more prominent BP rounds we’ve seen out of a Freshman. Started from a balanced, even stance with the weight over the plate in the setup as the hands were idle at first while later waving methodically at the shoulder in the timing mechanism. Utilized a full-body gather load with a leg hang stride in order to initiate the barrel through a violent, thunderous, and slightly-uphill path creating wicked bat speed (80.3 mph) through the hitting window. Didn’t sacrifice bat to ball skills for power even though he swung out of his shoes, evidenced by a 90% hard hit rate (batted balls over 90 mph) coupled with a 101 mph peak bat-exit velocity / 96 mph average. A standout bat to know in the class, Ryan uses some of the better lower half drive and will have room for even more juice down the line as he matures. Has the ability to be a true impact player at the collegiate level offensively.
Defensively: Primary third baseman was almost just as impressive defensively. He played low to the ground with immense confidence, continuously letting the glove hand work out in front effortlessly while whipping the ball across the diamond from a borderline standstill at 86 mph. Handled the play on the run flawlessly with an advanced feel for his athleticism in all phases, transfers played, and the arm could work long to ride the ball across the diamond, or could enter the V slot and be quicker if need be.