91
Velocity (max)
3/06/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
RHP
Ben
Murphy
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Center Grove (HS) • IN
6' 8" • 231LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Indiana Elite 2023
Center Grove (HS) • IN
6' 8" • 231LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Indiana Elite 2023
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.5 - 90.5
Velo Range
3/05/22
1849
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/22
Changeup
81 - 82
Velo Range
7/28/21
1358
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/22
Curveball
77 - 79
Velo Range
3/06/21
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/22
Slider
-
Velo Range
2122
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/22
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/20
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/21
269
Distance (max)
3/06/21
25
Sweet Spot %
6/23/20
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/21
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/21
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.07
60
2/10/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
94
INF Velo
3/06/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
9.3
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.0
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 Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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 Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
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).
1849
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
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).
2047
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).
80.1
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).
1358
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).
75.2
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).
2122
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.7
Velocity (max)
88.5 - 90.5
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,961
Spin Rate (max)
1,849
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.7
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
75.2
Velocity (max)
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,122
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 80.5
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,579
Spin Rate (max)
1,358
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
79.1
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.1
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 86.0
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,764
Spin Rate (max)
1,600
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,121
Spin Rate (max)
1,121
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.4
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,638
Spin Rate (max)
1,406
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.6
Velocity (max)
86.7 - 89.7
Velo Range
87.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,877
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
79.3
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.3
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
1,985
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.6
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,559
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
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)
81.0
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)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Ben Murphy, Center Grove, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-7, 229-pound physical frame.
Pitching: Advanced. Slow-tempo feel delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm action. Strong balance point, a clean finish.
FB: 89-91 mph. (Max spin 1961; Avg 1849). Running action.
CB: 76-77 mph. Feel control, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2116; Avg 2046).
CH: 79-81 mph. Feel control, plus fading action.
SL: 75 mph. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2122).
Long torso and long levered body with tall features. Starts from the middle of rubber with a ¾- arm slot. Small side step to an abbreviated no hand pump separation. Has easy arm action and little effort to throw. FB has some good run action, while his CB maintains consistent spin and accuracy. Murphy’s 3-pitch mix is finished with a solid straight changeup that displays late fade. Most of his pitches have good life and sink with depth in the zone. His size and fluidity shows he has the makings of a bright future as a pitcher. Prototypical look and build of what good pitchers have. He was able to repeat well and locate his pitches.
Body: 6-foot-7, 210-pound
FB: T91. 87-90 mph. (Max spin 2000; Avg 1877)
CB: 77-79 mph
CH: 76-78 mph
Ben Murphy: RHP/1B, (2023) Center Grove, IN. 6-foot-6, 195-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Setup included wide open stance and a wrapping load. Ended his swing with high finish. A line drive approach. In the infield, showed off his arm strength with a max position velocity of 85 mph; has rhythmic feet and Soft hands. Used a long arm action to the bases. Recorded a 60 time of 7.77 at the event. On the mound, throws from a ¾ angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Curveball (70-71 mph).Sat with his fastball at 80-82 mph and topped out at 83 mph; shows glove side accuracy. He shows running action on his changeup (66-69).
Track Man Data
Max Exit Speed: 89.02
Average Exit Speed: 77.14
Center Grove High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot-6, 181-pound 1B/RHP. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 73 mph. He starts in a balanced stance with his back elbow high; uses a moderate sized stride before swinging. Has a line drive swing plane and high, two-handed finish. In the infield, he showed his ability to throw 79 mph across the diamond. Fields the ball deeply and stabs at the ball. Fielded all balls cleanly and made accurate throws. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.87. On the mound, he uses a slow windup and a short arm action. His fastball has good arm side run; his changeup showed depth. In the game, hitters had a hard time picking up his off-speed pitches; he was able to produce a lot of outs. His fastball sat 77-78 mph and topped out at 79 mph. He located his curveball for a strike at 67-70 mph.
Murphy was impressive in a 4-3 win over the ProPlayer Canes. Over four innings pitched in relief, Murphy surrendered just one run while striking out three, and earned the victory for the Elite. He has a premium, proportional 6-foot-4 frame with some athleticism. His fastball sat 76-78 mph, featuring some late arm-side run. His curveball was typically 66-69 mph off an 11/5 plane and showed above-average lateral movement. Murphy starred back on day one in a four-inning relief appearance, and showed more of the same in the title game.