90
Velocity (max)
2/24/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Ben
Ayala
Creighton
Elkhorn (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects 2022
Elkhorn (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects 2022
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 90
Velo Range
2/24/21
1943
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Changeup
80 - 83
Velo Range
2/24/21
1582
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Curveball
71 - 76
Velo Range
2/24/21
2110
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Slider
79 - 82
Velo Range
2/24/21
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
89
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.97
60
9/01/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
6/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
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).
1943
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.
22.0
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).
73.2
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).
2110
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).
81.7
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).
1582
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).
78.7
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).
2217
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).
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
89.8
Velocity (max)
87.0 - 89.3
Velo Range
85.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
1,943
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.8
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 75.8
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,110
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.6
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 81.1
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.1
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 83.0
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,639
Spin Rate (max)
1,582
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
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
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.
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.
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 24, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR Nebraska Year in Review - College Commitments - Dec 7, 2020
- PBR Nebraska Year in Review- Top Fastball Velocities - Nov 24, 2020
- PBR Nebraska Year in Review- Top Outfield Velocity - Nov 23, 2020
- PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects (2021 & 2022 Grads): Instant Analysis - Sep 3, 2020
- PBR IA Scout Blog- Limited Series Tournament- Des Moines - Aug 31, 2020
- PBR Underclass Showcase: Instant Analysis - Aug 13, 2018
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Lean, athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pound build. Creighton commit. The right-handed pitcher shows projectability with a high-waisted frame. Rocker-step delivery with a controlled tempo, reaching a tall balance point with a hip coil and inline stride. Aggressive down mound with some effort and athletic finish. Long ¾ arm action. Shows good arm speed. Worked his fastball 87-90 mph with late life to his arm-side, averaging spin of 1943 rpm. Slider has small cut action, 79-82 mph, avg. spin of 2217 rpm. Curveball has a big 11/5 shape with some depth, 71-76 mph, developing feel and average spin of 2110 rpm. Low-spinning changeup kept low in the zone at 80-83 mph for strikes.
Long, projectable frame and solid arm speed. Showed ability to mix tempos and deliveries to mess with hitters’ timing. Life on fastball at 84-86 mph. Above average action on slider, 72-75 mph landed for strikes. Creighton commit.
8.11.18- Nebraska Underclass
6-foot, 152 pound two way player ran a 7.34 60 yard sprint. Topped out at 81 mph on the mound from a mid ¾ slot. Clean repeatable mechanics, smooth tempo, front side stays closed, some stiffness in finish. Open stance, toe tap tigger, hands get long through the zone. Hard contact to the middle of the field. Posted an 78 mph exit velocity of a tee. 7.34 60 runner. Athletic actions in the outfield, aggressive routes, clean transfer to high ¾ slot. Follow for the 2022 class as he continues to develop.