18.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
SS
Ben
Molnau
Central - Norwood Young America, MN (HS) • MN
5' 8" • 147.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Norwood Sr. Legion
5' 8" • 147.5LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Norwood Sr. Legion
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Best Of Stats
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/18/24
11.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/18/24
62.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/18/24
199
Distance (max)
8/18/24
-
Sweet Spot %
7.19
60
8/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
8/18/24
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
8/18/24
2.08 - 2.20
Pop Time
8/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.19
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
71
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.0
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
62.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
71
Distance (avg)
199
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.6
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 148-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Shoulder width stance Small stride and hand load, short to contact, hands work down and flat through, rolls to finish, mid/pull approach, inconsistent barrel 59.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 62.8 mph. 199' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.08-2.20 pop times. C- Balanced, low target, occasionally late with glove, can pick it, works ball back to middle. Some length at times in exchange, short and inline ffotwork on throws INF- Sits back on ball, moves laterally, shuffles to field, balance base to setup, high to low with hands
ATH: 7.19 runner in the 60.