91
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/19
CLASS OF 2021
OF
RHP
Wilken
Benjamin III
Western Illinois
Mundelein (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite Baseball
Mundelein (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite Baseball
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.39
60
2/09/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
2/09/20
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C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
8/11/20
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
8/11/20
1925
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Changeup
78 - 78
Velo Range
8/11/20
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
8/11/20
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
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).
4.67
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.1
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
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).
1925
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.
22.8
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).
71.1
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).
1923
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).
78.2
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).
1851
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).
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,851
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
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
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
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)
82.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
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)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 23, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Outfield Analysis - Mar 24, 2020
- Class of 2021 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 14, 2019
- Class of 2021 Showcase: Outfield Analysis - Nov 12, 2019
- Class of 2021 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 15, 2019
- McHenry Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Feb 14, 2019
- McHenry Preseason I.D.: Outfielder Analysis - Feb 12, 2019
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Verbally announced his commitment to Western Illinois.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky levers, high waist; projects well.
Delivery: Small side step to big leg kick, high knee/tuck at balance point. Leg swings out and to a closed, toe-open landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high release height (5.85 feet on average), over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Straight, steep angle; average carry through the zone. Low-spin type, averaged 1,924 rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Breaks early; 11/5 shape. Has flashed sharp in the past.
CH: 78-78 mph. Straight change, thrown at arm speed.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky, high-waisted build. Projects.
Delivery: Steady tall and fall delivery, strong front side, creates extension downhill, front toe lands open and direct to target, athletic finish. Fluid rhythm throughout, works quick.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Plays straight. Strikes down in the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp action, strikes. Thrown with intent, potential swing-and-miss pitch.
SPLT: 72-75 mph. Downward action, flashed arm-side run.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 165-pounds. Long, lean, high-waisted, projectable frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced setup, deep pre-pitch load, hands separate, short stride. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, short uphill bat path and pull-side approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action works quick and loose out front; throws flash carry and stay true.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, light on his feet, plays through in rhythm, quick and clean release.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in rhythm, directional down the mound and lands front-toe slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel at the bottom of the zone, late tumble.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 165-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted, highly-projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Long bat path, works uphill through the zone and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, attacks the baseball, fluid footwork, sure-handed and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works loose and clean from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Downhill tilt, works the bottom of the zone.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape, feel for the zone.
CH: 72-75 mph. Fastball arm speed at times, works down in the zone.
6-foot-3, 155-pound, right-handed hitting/throwing two-way player, thin frame with room to physically fill out. At the plate, wide setup, hands load back, short stride. Long, uphill bat path, pull side pop potential in his swing, present bat speed with some twitch, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, deliberate actions, pats glove, long to release. Arm plays long and loose, speeds through a high ¾ slot, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield. 4.67 runner, home to first. On the mound, extends down the mound in-line, toe lands open, athletic finish with rhythm. Long and loose arm action with speed out front, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Fastball played straight, 71-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed depth, 60-63 mph. Changeup faded with arm speed, 67-71 mph.