Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

SS
OF

AJ
Neargarder

Zion Benton (HS) • IL
5' 7" • 130LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Puma Baseball Academy

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
64
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
80
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
272
Distance (max)
2/04/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
Run
7.43
60
10/16/22
4.2
30-yd
2/04/23
1.86
10-yd
2/04/23
17.5
Run speed (max)
2/04/23
Defense
78
INF Velo
2/04/23
82
OF Velo
2/04/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

79.4
Velocity (max)
2/04/23
75 - 78
Velo Range
2/04/23
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Changeup

69.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
2/04/23
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Curveball

63.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
10/16/22
2271
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/23

Slider

65 - 66
Velo Range
2/04/23
2415
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
Home to First
4.2
Infield Velocity
78.0
Outfield Velocity
82.0
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Infield Velocity
73.0
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
10.4
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Position
78
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
80
Exit Velo
4.20
H-1st
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Position
7.43
60-yard
73
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
75.6
Distance Max
272
Distance Avg
197
Launch Angle Avg
24.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
77.2
Exit Velocity Avg
72.3
Distance Max
243
Distance Avg
150
Launch Angle Avg
18.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
61.1
Bat Speed Avg
59.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
16.8
Bat Speed Max
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
61.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2142
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2271
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1923
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2353
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2033
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2246
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1758
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.1
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2415
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,391
Spin Rate (max)
2,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.9
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,385
Spin Rate (max)
2,353
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.3
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.6
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 65.3
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,453
Spin Rate (max)
2,415
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.6
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,014
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
65.0
The Rock Summer Championships
Jul 13, 2023
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
62 - 63
CB
2023 PBR Michigan Summer Invite
Jun 22, 2023
Pitching
73
Max FB
68 - 73
FB
58 - 60
CB
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Pitching
79
Max FB
75 - 78
FB
64 - 64
CB
70 - 72
CH
65 - 66
SL
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
64 - 64
CB
69 - 71
CH
65 - 65
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.20
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.20
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
1.95
RSi (max)
1.95
RSi (avg)
1,021
Jump Power (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
25.5
Jump Height (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1.98
RSi (max)
1.98
RSi (avg)
923
Jump Power (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)
22.7
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
78.25
Edge Score
77.2
Kenosha Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2023
Visual Skills
78.25
Edge Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Visual Skills
77.20
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

2/04/23

Neargarder is listed at 5-foot-7, 130-pounds. Neargarder is a quick twitch mover at the plate and showcased the ability to drive the ball through the middle of the field and the pull side gap. Defensively, Neargardner is an athletic mover on the infield with a quick first step and pairs it with clean hands that can make plays. While in the outfield he works through the ball and topped at 82 mph on his hardest throw home. Also ran his fastball up 79.4 mph with feel to spin a breaking ball that averaged 2,271 rpm, too. 

2/04/23

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic with some projection remaining
Delivery: Some tempo, online tuck, online land, medium leg swing finish, fluid, rhythmic.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing, online, up on time, 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. Feel to spot low in the zone, slight running action to the armside. T2246, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. Big 11/5 two plane breaker, sharp, command to the lower part of the zone. T2391, 2271 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Sharp two plane breaker, slurvy, feel to spot glove side. T2385, 2353 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Throws with sell, late fade and depth. T1993, 1923 average rpm.

2/04/23

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Athletic with some projection remaining
Hits: RHH. Stock, athletic set up. Small gather back to balanced hitting postion, quick hands, long through ball, drives balls to middle and pull side.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 MPH. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.OF-82 mph. INF: 3/4 slot with carry, accurate OF: 3/4 slot with accuracy.
Defense: INF: Fluid feet working through the baseball, shows athletic and quick first step, clean hands. OF: Works through ball into crow hop with directional finish through target.
Vizual Edge: 78.25 Edge Score

10/16/22

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Wiry, compact frame, room to add strength.
Delivery: Athletic leg-lift into a coiled balance point, maintains bend in the back-knee while striding down the mound, shoulders work uphill, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Finish through the zone with arm-side action. T2105, 2033 average rpm.
CB: 64-64 mph. Sharp, downer shape, 11/5. T2277, 2246 average rpm.
SL: 65-65 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape. T2453, 2415 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Fades to the arm-side, kept down. T2014, 1758 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide base, bat wrap load, high back elbow, closed stride. Balanced swing, lets the ball travel, minimal wasted movement and repeats. Uses the middle of the field.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 72.3 mph. 243’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. OF - 79 mph. Long arm draw from the glove, finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid defender, plays low to the ground, clean release.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60. 

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