24.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Ben
Flerlage
Latin School of Chicago (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball Training
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
31.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/10/21
44
Hard Hit %
8/09/22
96
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/22
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
340
Distance (max)
3/06/22
71
Sweet Spot %
10/10/21
7.3
60
8/09/22
4.1
30-yd
2/26/23
1.82
10-yd
2/26/23
18
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
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INF Velo
95
OF Velo
2/26/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.52
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
2.35
RSi (max)
2.35
RSi (avg)
1,682
Jump Power (max)
28.3
Jump Height (max)
28.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
70.39
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.
70.26
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.
52.9
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Joliet Preseason ID: Takeaways - Mar 6, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2023 Position Player Analysis - Oct 31, 2022
- South Milwaukee Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Mar 10, 2022
- South Milwaukee Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Mar 10, 2022
- South Milwaukee Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Mar 9, 2022
- Class of 2023 Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Feb 18, 2022
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OF Ben Flerlage (Latin School of Chicago) is an unsigned senior that came out of the gates and made a statement at the event, showing off a plus-arm from the outfield that topped at 95 mph. He also is an athletic mover in the outfield that plays lighter and better on his feet than his 60-time would indicate. He also has some strength in his 6-foot, 180-pound, right-handed swing; registering a peak exit velocity of 95 mph, averaging 84.5 mph. His 71.9 mph average bat speed was top-six at the event.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Closed stock setup, repeatable load that gains ground. Long through the zone, slightly uphill path.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.5 mph. 299’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 95 mph. Long, loose, quick arm, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic mover, light on his feet, flashed length through exchange.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and stride. Aggressive swing, long path, natural lift at times and ball flashed jump off the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 MPH. 292' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Loose long arm action, over the top slot, some effort, accurate
Defense: Proper routes, fields out in front, works through the baseball, secures the baseball, clean transfer
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 70.26 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic looking frame with evenly distributed strength.
Hit: RHH. Stock, open setup. Striding closed. Flatter barrel set. Aggressive modified leg kick. Aggressive rotation with high connection. Flatter path with pullside approach.
Power: 92.6 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 339’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Long over the top slot. Arm strength with carry.
Defense: Gains ground well, clean footwork alignment.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: R. Weight on the back leg, shoulder slightly uphill, big leg lift load. Direct to the baseball, level swing plane, high finish, pull side tendencies.
Power: 88.54 max exit velocity, averaged 82.08 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: R. OF - 84 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works to the baseball, steady hands, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.59 runner in the 60.