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
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
Benjamin Keller: RHP, (2022) Perkins High School, OH. Bryant & Stratton College (OH) Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1483; Avg 1368). Showed a 11/5 curveball (69-70) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2134; Avg 1710). He shows some action on his changeup (73-74).
2/14/21
Benjamin Keller: RHP/1B, (2022) Perkins, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound physical frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. an athletic finish. Curveball (66-72 mph), changeup (68-70 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 77-78 mph.
6/23/20
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Smooth, simple load that leads to a mostly balanced launch. Aggressive swinger with a compact stroke. Wiry strong with respectable hand speed. Middle to pull side tendencies in BP. Power:Line drive pop now with more to come. Offensive Projection: Table setter. Max BP Exit:89 mph Max BP Distance:286 ft Field: Throw: Defensive Projection:
Scouting Notes:Very projectable, 6-foot-3 frame. Works with a smooth tempo on the mound to a delivery that doesn't require a ton of effort. Up and down loading sequence that creates solid direction down the hill. Three-pitch righty that works predominantly fastball/breaking ball but will mix in the change. Fastball moved around the zone and he wasn't afraid to work in. Breaking ball acted as the put-away offering. Fastball:73-75 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:1524-2025 Curveball:62-63 mph. Curveball Spin Rate:1882-1884 Changeup: 69-70 mph.
2/02/20
2/2/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Tall athletic build that shows authority in his delivery throwing from the ¾ slot. Fastball: Doesn’t present much spin but comes across the zone straight with some zip at 79mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1472-1651 Curveball: Gets out in front on his curveball providing with above average spin that displays some sharp 11/5 action at 63-65mph. Curveball Spin Rate: 2151-2205 Changeup: Keeps his quick whip arm action providing a sharp fade on change-up at 70-72mph
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Benjamin Keller: RHP, (2022) Perkins High School, OH. Bryant & Stratton College (OH) Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-78 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1483; Avg 1368). Showed a 11/5 curveball (69-70) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2134; Avg 1710). He shows some action on his changeup (73-74).
Benjamin Keller: RHP/1B, (2022) Perkins, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound physical frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. an athletic finish. Curveball (66-72 mph), changeup (68-70 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 77-78 mph.
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Smooth, simple load that leads to a mostly balanced launch. Aggressive swinger with a compact stroke. Wiry strong with respectable hand speed. Middle to pull side tendencies in BP.
Power:Line drive pop now with more to come.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
Max BP Exit:89 mph
Max BP Distance:286 ft
Field:
Throw:
Defensive Projection:
Scouting Notes:Very projectable, 6-foot-3 frame. Works with a smooth tempo on the mound to a delivery that doesn't require a ton of effort. Up and down loading sequence that creates solid direction down the hill. Three-pitch righty that works predominantly fastball/breaking ball but will mix in the change. Fastball moved around the zone and he wasn't afraid to work in. Breaking ball acted as the put-away offering.
Fastball:73-75 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:1524-2025
Curveball:62-63 mph.
Curveball Spin Rate:1882-1884
Changeup: 69-70 mph.
2/2/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Tall athletic build that shows authority in his delivery throwing from the ¾ slot.
Fastball: Doesn’t present much spin but comes across the zone straight with some zip at 79mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1472-1651
Curveball: Gets out in front on his curveball providing with above average spin that displays some sharp 11/5 action at 63-65mph.
Curveball Spin Rate: 2151-2205
Changeup: Keeps his quick whip arm action providing a sharp fade on change-up at 70-72mph