84.1
Velocity (max)
3/27/22
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Benjamin
Amador
Southwestern CC
Ames (HS) • IA
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: 3ts bats gold
Ames (HS) • IA
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: 3ts bats gold
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.9 - 83.4
Velo Range
3/27/22
1928
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Changeup
78.4 - 78.7
Velo Range
3/27/22
1763
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Curveball
74.3 - 76.2
Velo Range
3/27/22
2092
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Slider
74.2 - 76.8
Velo Range
3/27/22
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/22
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/20
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/20
303
Distance (max)
8/08/20
57
Sweet Spot %
8/08/20
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/20
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/20
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.95
60
8/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
8/08/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
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).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.9
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.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1863
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.
22.7
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).
75.3
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).
2080
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).
78.5
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).
1668
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).
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
Slider
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).
2124
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
1928
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.
23.6
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).
70.1
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).
2092
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).
74.7
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).
1763
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
1734
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.
21.9
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).
66.7
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).
1896
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).
70.9
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).
1223
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).
PBR Iowa Spring League- Individual Registration
Mar 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 83.4
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,083
Spin Rate (max)
1,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.8
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.2
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,160
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.7
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 78.7
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,671
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 82.4
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,996
Spin Rate (max)
1,928
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.0
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,142
Spin Rate (max)
2,092
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.1
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 76.1
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,800
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.0
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,795
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 68.2
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,981
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.3
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,366
Spin Rate (max)
1,223
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.9
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,591
Spin Rate (max)
1,535
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.7
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.6
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,840
Spin Rate (max)
1,792
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.6
Velocity (max)
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,366
Spin Rate (max)
1,366
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
-0.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.8
Game Performance
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The tall righty used a 80-83mph FB to keep hitters off balance on Saturday. FB was mostly straight while topping at 84. Showed a tight CB at 74-76mph, used as a strikeout pitch. Clean repeatable delivery that projects for more velocity in the future.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step, travels across rubber, athletic movements, works up and over front side.
Arm Action: Long clean arm swing to OT slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Flashes of cut action. Should add velo with strength gains.
CB: 70-71 mph. Gradual break with 11/shape.
CH: 73-76 mph. Flashes above avg. fading action.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Projects well physically, side step into medium balance point, controlled tempo, lands open to plate, has finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing with stab on backside. Shows hand speed out front.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Downhill plane to FB with varying action to plate.
CB: 67-68 mph. Inconsistent with BB; avg. 11/5 shape and spin.
CH: 71-72 mph. Above avg. CH, thrown at FB arm speed with quality fade and sink.
Right handed pitcher with a projectable frame. Athlete on the mound who competes in the zone. Fastball sat 76-79 topping out at 80, had cut in the zone. Showed a 12/6 breaking ball at 67-69 with sharp bite in the zone. Flashed an average change-up at 70 with tumbling action.
Long, projectable frame on the mound. Attacks hitters with three pitches, throwing from a ¾ arm action. Worked his fastball 77-80 mph with heavy cut action. Sharp 12/6 curveball, 65-66 mph for strikes and a fading changeup 67-70 mph. Quick, effective pick-off move, picking off two runners against Grand Slam Select. Uncommitted.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Defense: RH. OF - 72 mph. Avg. actions in field, tends to wait for ball, long one piece arm action with elevated throws.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, leg kick trigger, short to contact, avg. barrel control, pull approach with spray contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Pitching:
Delivery: RH. Higher balance point, hard stab on backside, arm works well out front.
FB: T78, 75-78 mph. Low spin FB with heavy late down action.
CB: 63-64 mph. Late sharp break with 12/6 shape on CB.
CH: 67-69 mph. Slight arm-side run.