Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 19' Ben Palmer, SS Totino-Grace


Andy Judkins
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Ben Palmer

Class of 2019 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Totino-Grace
    State: MN
  • Summer Team: Minnesota Icemen
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.78
60-yard
(10/21/18)
78
INF Velo
(09/05/20)
95
Exit Velo
(09/05/20)
Power Speed Score
(09/05/20)
Position
60-yard
6.86
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
95
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.78
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
80
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/05/20)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/05/20)
260
Distance (avg)
(09/05/20)
360
Distance (max)
(09/05/20)
Hard Hit %
(09/05/20)
Sweet Spot %
(09/05/20)
Line Drive %
(09/05/20)
Fly Ball %
(09/05/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/05/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.8
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
360
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
(09/05/20)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/05/20)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
(09/05/20)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/05/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/05/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/05/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/05/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(09/05/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
22.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
67.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

10/21/18- 6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed hitting short stop.  6.78 runner.  Long and athletic with projectable frame.  Tall upright open stance.  Hands load back and strides to square.  Shows ability to hit with pop.  Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Aggressive swing with consistent barrel contact.  80 mph exit velocity.  IF- Solid actions with smooth glove.  Works around ball and stays below baseball to field. Good feet and moves well laterally.  Easy arm action with above average carry and accuracy with 77 mph arm strength. 


Videos

(10/21/18)



 

PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?

Palmer: Nebraska, DMACC, Dakota Tech, Concordia St Paul, Bethel, and St. Johns

PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?

Palmer: I visited Concordia St. Paul but I plan on visiting DMACC and Dakota Tech soon

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)

Palmer: I am looking into exercise science and plan on becoming a physical therapist.

PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?

Palmer: Some highlights from my junior year were making it to the section final and making some diving plays over the summer.

PBR: What are your goals for this year?

Palmer: My goals for this year are to lead my team back to the section final and even make it to state.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?

Palmer: When I'm not playing baseball, I play hockey and bowl for my school

PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?

Palmer: ACT 21 and GPA 2.7