The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
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
Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Threw a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
1/29/23
Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
2/06/22
Ben McDonald: OF/LHP, (2024) st. xavier, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed an upward swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.89 at the event. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1756; Avg 1689). His 11/5 curveball (53-54) has slurvey action. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1760). He has some action on his changeup (60-61).
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Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Threw a 2/8 slider with late action. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
Ben McDonald: LHP/OF, (2024) St. Xavier, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1531; Avg 1394). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 1693; Avg 1665).
Ben McDonald: OF/LHP, (2024) st. xavier, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 80 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, displayed an upward swing plane and high finish. Solid from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.89 at the event. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1756; Avg 1689). His 11/5 curveball (53-54) has slurvey action. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1760). He has some action on his changeup (60-61).