87
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Benjamin
Kotzin
Sycamore (HS) • OH
6' 5" • 206LBS
R/R • 21yr 3mo
Travel Team: Midwest Prospects
6' 5" • 206LBS
R/R • 21yr 3mo
Travel Team: Midwest Prospects
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
2/20/21
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
2/20/21
1043
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Curveball
65.2 - 69.7
Velo Range
6/16/21
1792
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21
Slider
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/20/21
1638
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/21
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/21
360
Distance (max)
7/07/21
75
Sweet Spot %
2/20/21
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
81
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/21
21.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/21
63
Hard Hit %
2/20/21
7.25
60
6/16/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/20/21
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
14.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9
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.
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
339
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Midwest Prospects 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.8
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.
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Midwest Prospects 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
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).
1749
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.
21.0
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).
65.7
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).
1646
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).
74.3
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).
950
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).
69.1
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).
1636
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Splitter
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).
978
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.5
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,667
Spin Rate (max)
1,611
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.9
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,634
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
74.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.9
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
729
Spin Rate (max)
978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.9
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 69.7
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,950
Spin Rate (max)
1,792
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.5
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,269
Spin Rate (max)
888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Midwest Prospects 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 86.7
Velo Range
86.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,768
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 65.1
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,555
Spin Rate (max)
1,520
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 67.6
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,714
Spin Rate (max)
1,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.4
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 75.4
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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.
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 8, 2021
- 2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 8, 2021
- Results From 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Jun 18, 2021
- 2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 18, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Midwest Prospects - Feb 23, 2021
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Benjamin Kotzin: RHP/OF, (2022) Sycamore, OH. 6-foot-5, 220-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 101 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (72.13 mph bat speed average). (24.31 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a short quick stride. Has an uphill simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 82 mph; shows sure hands, consistent quick feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Clocked a time of 7.47 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-84 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1610). Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-66) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1750; Avg 1635). Shows tight late action on his 10/4 slider (69-71). (Max spin 1666; Avg 1633). His splitter (71-74) had late action.
Benjamin Kotzin: RHP/OF, (2022) Sycamore, OH. 6-foot-5, 220-pound physical projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 101 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (74.82 mph bat speed average). (25.54 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide crouched stance with a high controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill rotational swing plane and high finish. Athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 83 mph; has soft hands, consistent developing feet, and a clean exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.25. On the mound, using a very quick arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-84 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2000; Avg 1902). Shows a 11/5 curveball (65-66) with gradual action. (Max spin 1950; Avg 1791). His changeup (72-75) showed arm side command and fading action. Has plus action on his 11/5 slider (69-70).
Benjamin Kotzin: RHP/OF, (2022) Sycamore, OH. 6-foot-5, 220-pound physical frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 97 mph.Began in a wide stance with a quick controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had an upward swing plane, and his bat speed was explosive. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 85 mph; had a clean exchange, average footwork, and soft hands. Fielded the ball one hand with average movement laterally. Used a quick arm action on his throws. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph; shows running action and arm side control. His 11/5 curveball (65-66) has gradual action. Showed arm side command and fading action on his changeup (75-78). His 11/5 slider (70-72) has plus action.