23.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Benjamin
Shea
Loras College
Lincoln-Way West (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 167.6LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: 17u Black Diamond Taters
Lincoln-Way West (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 167.6LBSR/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: 17u Black Diamond Taters
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
11
Hard Hit %
2/26/23
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
317
Distance (max)
6/20/23
90
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
7.4
60
2/26/23
4.08
30-yd
2/26/23
1.77
10-yd
2/26/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
84
INF Velo
2/26/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/11/24
1689
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/26/23
1227
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
3/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
65 - 66
Velo Range
2/26/23
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.7
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
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.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
1689
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.
20.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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).
1227
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).
65.6
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).
2375
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 82.6
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,842
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,499
Spin Rate (max)
2,375
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.5
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,368
Spin Rate (max)
1,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1,696
Jump Power (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1,507
Jump Power (max)
23.9
Jump Height (max)
23.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
80.16
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
MIF Ben Shea (Lincoln-Way West, 2024) is an athletic 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with strength in his lower half. Shea started at shortstop and hit third all weekend for the eventual tournament champions. He was productive offensively, recording hits, scoring or driving in a run in all but one game. Defensively, he displayed dependable actions up-the-middle of the field.
Verbally committed to Loras.
SS/RHP Benjamin Shea (Lincoln-Way West) and 3B Anthony Massa (Lincoln-Way West, 2024 are two uncommitted incoming seniors of note from the event. Shea showed a quick and direct swing with occasional jump to the pull side. Shea produced a max exit velocity of 90.8 mph (86.2 mph avg), and a max distance of 316’ while also showing smooth and athletic actions on the infield with an arm that played loose and topped at 83 mph. Massa has a 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with present strength and quick hands from the right side of the plate (26 mph avg), recording a max exit velocity of 93.1 mph and a max distance of 337’. Defensively, Massa’s hands worked easy, and he played through the ball, consistently making accurate throws.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Athletic build, well proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, short stride. Short, quick hands to the ball, flat to slightly uphill path.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 297’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, plays true.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean actions, plays well on the move, soft hands and clean release.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, lift and go, working down the hill, stays on-line and over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter draw hides well, deceptive release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four seam fastball. T1842, 1689 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Late release, played mostly up, showed above average spin rates. T2499, 2375 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Darting action to arm side, thrown firm with arm speed. T1368, 1227 average rpm.