22.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
LHP
Ben
Sowa
Warren Area (HS) • PA
5' 7" • 171LBS
S/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Erie Outlaws
5' 7" • 171LBS
S/L • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Erie Outlaws
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
69
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/21
16.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/21
244
Distance (max)
2/13/21
43
Sweet Spot %
2/13/21
7.54
60
9/26/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
9/26/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
9/26/20
70 - 72
Velo Range
9/26/20
1500
Spin Rate (avg)
9/26/20
Changeup
63 - 65
Velo Range
9/26/20
1335
Spin Rate (avg)
9/26/20
Curveball
60 - 63
Velo Range
9/26/20
1558
Spin Rate (avg)
9/26/20
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.76
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
93
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
119
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.1
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.
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
93
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (9.26.20)
Sep 26, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
2022 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Northwest
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (9.26.20)
Sep 26, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
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).
1500
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.
21.4
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).
61.2
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).
1558
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).
64.0
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).
1335
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
Sinker
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).
1510
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (9.26.20)
Sep 26, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,517
Spin Rate (max)
1,500
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.6
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 62.6
Velo Range
59.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,610
Spin Rate (max)
1,558
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.0
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 64.9
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,350
Spin Rate (max)
1,335
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
71.7
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,551
Spin Rate (max)
1,510
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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
PA Fall Prospect Showcase (9.26.20)
Sep 26, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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Physical: Compact, strong 5-foot-7, 171lb frame with a thick lower half. 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH - Balanced, slightly open start as the hands are laid flat above the shoulder to begin. Utilized an on-time leg lift stride to initiate the swing through an upright, tilted path into the hitting zone. Recorded a lofty approach to the pull-side during his round, notching an 87 mph bat-exit velocity on his best bullet. Developing bat-speed starting to push into the upper-60’s for occasional doubles power.
Defensively: The primary outfielder featured a hop in the prep step, gathering himself with confident routes to the ball. Chopped the feet and attacked out in front with the glove-hand, displaying a 75 mph arm-strength from his position (short, quick release).
Physical: 5-foot-7, 160LBS. Athletic build with present strength in the lower half. 7.81 60-Yard Dash.
Offensively: Switch Hitter. R: Shows some barrel wiggle and has a wide base. Hands are high and go slightly back during the load. Lower half is a simple up and down move. Handles the pitch up well. L: Wide base similar to the right side. Less barrel wiggle. Hands go back during the load and barrel get on plane early. Weight transfers a bit more onto the backside, producing more power onto the baseball. Hits into a firm front side
Defensively: Primary OF. Stays in the lower half well and works low to the ground in an athletic manner. Gets the hop he wants and fields ball out in front. Utilizes a distinct crow hop during the exchange. The left handed thrower has a somewhat abbreviated arm swing and will have the capability to cut down the exchange time when the time comes.
Physical: 5-foot-7, 160 pounds; lean, athletic build. 7.54 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Switch Hitter. Both: Tall, wide stance; L: Small lift and replace stride, R: Similar timing mechanism with a slightly higher leg kick. Both: Average effort with L: quick hands to the zone, flat path throughout, R: similar swing finishing a bit higher with one hand. Both: Line drive approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of R: 82, L: 84 MPH.
Defensively: Upright with a narrow base; Controlled footwork on approach. Fields the ball on the glove side of his body and transfers during a small crow hop towards the plate; Medium arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot. OF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Sets up in the middle of the rubber and takes a big side step before getting into a leg kick above his waist with some hip coil, strides directly out and falls off to the third base side.FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 70-72 MPH. Shows arm side run. CB: 60-63 MPH.Short breaking action. CH: 63-65 MPH. Arm side fade.