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
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.
Benjamin Chen, Grapevine (TX), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Chen is a strike thrower who sits in the low 80's right now, but has plenty more. Change is his best pitch, but the breaker has shape and potential. Chen just needs to get stronger, as he has a good feel for a 3 pitch mix right now. Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
5/30/23
Benjamin Chen, Grapevine (TX), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Arm Action: RH FB: T85, 81-85 mph. T1924, 1761 average rpm. CB: 72-73 mph. T1936, 1862 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. T1510, 1458 average rpm. ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
10/10/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Delivery: Quick tempo, falls off a bit to 1B side, repeats delivery consistently, works straight down the mound with a consistent release point at times. Arm Action: RH. Medium arm action, high 3/4 slot FB: T82.1, 80-82 mph. Flashes arm-side run with strikes at times to arm-side. T1840, 1749 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes depth to glove-side T1922, 1843 average rpm. SL: 71-72 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed good lateral movement, flashed landing for a strike on glove-side. T1953, 1877 average rpm. CH: 72-76 mph. Flashed arm-side action, good depth. T1548, 1388 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP Chen is a strike thrower who sits in the low 80's right now, but has plenty more. Change is his best pitch, but the breaker has shape and potential. Chen just needs to get stronger, as he has a good feel for a 3 pitch mix right now.
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Benjamin Chen, Grapevine (TX), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. T1924, 1761 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. T1936, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1510, 1458 average rpm.
ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Quick tempo, falls off a bit to 1B side, repeats delivery consistently, works straight down the mound with a consistent release point at times.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm action, high 3/4 slot
FB: T82.1, 80-82 mph. Flashes arm-side run with strikes at times to arm-side. T1840, 1749 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes depth to glove-side T1922, 1843 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed good lateral movement, flashed landing for a strike on glove-side. T1953, 1877 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Flashed arm-side action, good depth. T1548, 1388 average rpm.