90.3
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Ben
Leikam
Wichita State
Valor Christian (HS) • CO
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/L • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Colorado Yard Dawgs - Bates
Valor Christian (HS) • CO
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/L • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Colorado Yard Dawgs - Bates
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 90
Velo Range
2/20/21
2005
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
81.7 - 82.5
Velo Range
4/26/21
1409
Spin Rate (avg)
4/26/21
Curveball
74 - 75
Velo Range
2/20/21
1865
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Slider
74 - 77
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/30/21
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/21
326
Distance (max)
10/11/20
73
Sweet Spot %
10/11/20
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/28/21
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
25.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/21
50
Hard Hit %
7/28/21
7.04
60
4/26/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
91
OF Velo
2/20/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.04
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
3.97
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.0
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
Yard Dawgs Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
100.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.4
Hand Speed (max)
25.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
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).
1964
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.
22.0
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).
66.6
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).
1851
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).
82.1
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).
1409
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.5
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,988
Spin Rate (max)
1,547
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 66.6
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,801
Spin Rate (max)
1,705
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
77.4
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 77.4
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
3,262
Spin Rate (max)
2,345
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,239
Spin Rate (max)
1,239
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Valor Christian Scout Day
Apr 26, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.2
Velocity (max)
89.0 - 89.9
Velo Range
89.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,901
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.6
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.5
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.5
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,458
Spin Rate (max)
1,409
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
75.0
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 75.0
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
88.5 - 89.8
Velo Range
93.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,169
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.9
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,039
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
75.3
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.3
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Unsigned Senior Day
Nov 1, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
83.8 - 85.8
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,870
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
64.97
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- PBR Colorado All-State Team - Jun 24, 2023
- CO's 25 Most Viewed Profiles of September - Oct 2, 2022
- Unsigned Sr. Spotlight: LHP Ben Leikam - Sep 26, 2022
- 2021 Colorado Leaderboards: Outfield Velocity - Jan 4, 2022
- 2021 Trackman Leaderboards: Pitching Velocity - Dec 8, 2021
- 2021 Trackman Leaderboards: Exit Velocity - Dec 2, 2021
- 2021 Future Games Spotlight: Ben Leikam - Sep 11, 2021
- Colorado Underclass Invite QUICK HITS: 2023 Pitchers - Feb 24, 2021
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Leikam came in as the closer to pitch one inning and demonstrated an 86-88 mph fastball and a very effective slow breaking ball that registered 65-67. He finished the game with two strikeouts and gave up one hit. He is an aggressive pitcher who challenges hitters and attacks the strike zone and he threw both pitches for strikes.
Good day for Leikam who has established himself as one of the top 2023 follows in Colorado. Demonstrated arm strength and pitchability. The Valor Christian left-hander was attacking hitters with confidence. Fastball topped out at 90.2 mph from a high ¾ release. SL/CB was 67-69 to along with a plus-plus changeup at 75 mph. Leikam produces plus movement on all of his pitches on the mound.
GREAT performance for Ben! The 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-hander topped out at 90.3 mph with his fastball, sitting consistently at 88-90 mph. Velo has jumped 4 mph since our November 1st event. The southpaw attacks with potential for +CB/SL and fastball with armside run. Still room for development with high ceiling. Top 2023 left-hander in the State.
Ben Leikam, Valor, 2023 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6’2” 195LBS
Run: 7.31 Hit: LHH with open stance. Has a small toe tap to stride. Hands have minimal movement on stride. Tends to jump out on his front side. Will benefit from staying back just a little longer.Exit Velo: 95 mph Power: Pull side power. But showed the ability to hit it to all parts of the field. Arm: Long ¾ arm action Outfield velo: 86. Defense: Does a good job coming through the ball and fielding the ball off to his side. Showed good arm strength and athleticism.
Ben Leikam, Valor, 2023
LHP with a small side step into a toe tap. Has a high controlled leg lift. Uses a small coil at the top to generate power. Front foot lands neutral to the plate. Has a long arcing arm action. Threw all of his pitches with conviction. FB was 83-86 with low spin. Therefore had good sink to the ball. CH was 72-74 and CB was 64-66 with good action. Big frame with huge upside. Potential to add velo. Player to follow.