85.5
Velocity (max)
9/01/23
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Ben
Bledsoe
St. Charles CC
Charleston (HS) • MO
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Charleston Fighting Squirrels
Charleston (HS) • MO
6' 3" • 170LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Charleston Fighting Squirrels
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.2 - 85.4
Velo Range
9/01/23
2581
Spin Rate (avg)
9/01/23
Changeup
75.1 - 77.4
Velo Range
1/30/21
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
1/30/21
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/21
Slider
74.5 - 75.6
Velo Range
9/01/23
2662
Spin Rate (avg)
9/01/23
88
Exit Velocity (max)
1/30/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/21
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/30/21
21.7
Rot. Acc (max)
1/30/21
-
Hard Hit %
77
INF Velo
1/30/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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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).
4.06
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
Hitting
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.3
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.
The Bootheel Open
Jan 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
2581
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.
30.5
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
2662
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2051
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.
25.7
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).
69.5
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).
2027
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).
76.2
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).
1529
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).
St. Charles CC Scout Day
Sep 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 85.4
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,676
Spin Rate (max)
2,581
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
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.6
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,724
Spin Rate (max)
2,662
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
The Bootheel Open
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.5
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.0
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.4
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,613
Spin Rate (max)
1,529
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2021
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.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
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Lanky 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame that can stand to add more weight as he continues to physically mature. Worked out both on the mound and in the infield at this event. Starts balanced at the plate, front arm bars slightly at load with a back head bat wrap, short path to contact, works on top of the baseball. Sits back on the baseball defensively, glove works slightly out front of body, two-hand gather to release. Arm plays from a short ¾ window. Hopped on the mound later in his workout and impressed. Tempo’d drop/drive type delivery with some rhythm, level shoulders, works in line to target, falls towards first base side after release. Arm plays long and finishes from a high ¾ slot. Fastball sat at 78-80 mph with four-seam action that played straight. Mixed in a changeup and curveball as well, the former being the more advanced pitch of the two flashing sink at 74-77 mph. Likely projects as an arm moving forward.