24.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/09/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Ben
Ford
Illinois Wesleyan University
Waubonsie Valley (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024
Waubonsie Valley (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/09/22
28.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/09/22
55
Hard Hit %
10/09/22
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/09/22
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
307
Distance (max)
10/09/22
57
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
6.95
60
10/09/22
3.92
30-yd
10/09/22
1.74
10-yd
10/09/22
20.3
Run speed (max)
10/09/22
83
INF Velo
2/25/23
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
13.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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).
95.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2024 Showcase
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
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.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2024 Showcase
Oct 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.12
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
3.99
30-yd
7.12
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSi (max)
2.06
RSi (avg)
1,792
Jump Power (max)
29.4
Jump Height (max)
28.5
Jump Height (avg)
Class of 2024 Showcase
Oct 9, 2022
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
6.95
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
1,799
Jump Power (max)
29.6
Jump Height (max)
28.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
82.7
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.
78.24
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Recruiting Roundup: Week of 11/19 - Nov 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - May 10, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: Newcomers - Dec 2, 2022
- Class of 2024 Showcase: Data Dive - Oct 14, 2022
- Class of 2024 Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 12, 2022
- Class of 2024 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 11, 2022
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Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic look, round shoulders with evenly proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, toe-taps into a medium stride. Downhill path through the zone, stays through the zone with extension through contact, pull-side approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87 mph. 260’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Quick arm, 3/4 slot with some life out of the hand.
Defense: Steady actions, sure-handed, clean transfer, quick/active feet.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
INF Ben Ford (Waubonsie Valley) made a loud statement in his PBR debut on Sunday. Standing 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, Ford still has room to fill out within his lanky frame. The right-handed hitter works short to the ball with quick hands and a level path, creating line-drives up the middle of the field with a max exit velocity of 95.5 mph. He’s an above-average runner, recording a 6.95 in the 60-yard dash. Defensively, he moves with steady actions on the infield; using fluid footwork through the ball with reliable hands and a clean transfer (T81 mph INF).
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic upside build with plenty of room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive, intentful swing, stays short and on top of the baseball, creates backspin off the barrel at times. Quick hands, present bat speed and was on the barrel back up the middle throughout his round.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 307’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Long, lively arm, low 3/4 slot, accurate across the diamond.
Defense: Active defender, works to get around the baseball, effort through release.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.