Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2021

OF
RHP

Wilken
Benjamin III

Western Illinois
Mundelein (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite Baseball

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Best Of Stats

Power
91
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
7.39
60
2/09/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
2/09/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
8/11/20
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
8/11/20
1925
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20

Changeup

78 - 78
Velo Range
8/11/20
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
8/11/20
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20

Positional Tools

2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.39
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
60 Yard Dash
7.51
Home to First
4.67
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 9, 2020
Position
7.39
60-yard
84
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Class of 2021 Showcase
Oct 13, 2019
Position
7.51
60-yard
82
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 27, 2019
Position
78
OF Velo
4.67
H-1st
83
Exit Velo

Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1925
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1923
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1851
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
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 %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,851
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.2
Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Pitching
86
Max FB
84 - 85
FB
70 - 72
CB
78 - 78
CH
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 23, 2020
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
68 - 70
CB
72 - 75
SPL
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 9, 2020
Pitching
82
Max FB
79 - 82
FB
67 - 69
CB
70 - 73
CH
Class of 2021 Showcase
Oct 13, 2019
Pitching
83
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
65 - 67
CB
72 - 75
CH
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 27, 2019
Pitching
74
Max FB
71 - 74
FB
60 - 63
CB
67 - 71
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

10/28/20

Verbally announced his commitment to Western Illinois.

8/11/20

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky levers, high waist; projects well.
Delivery: Small side step to big leg kick, high knee/tuck at balance point. Leg swings out and to a closed, toe-open landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, quick arm action from a high release height (5.85 feet on average), over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Straight, steep angle; average carry through the zone. Low-spin type, averaged 1,924 rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Breaks early; 11/5 shape. Has flashed sharp in the past.
CH: 78-78 mph. Straight change, thrown at arm speed.

2/23/20

Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 175-pounds. Lean, lanky, high-waisted build. Projects.
Delivery: Steady tall and fall delivery, strong front side, creates extension downhill, front toe lands open and direct to target, athletic finish. Fluid rhythm throughout, works quick.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Plays straight. Strikes down in the zone.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape with sharp action, strikes. Thrown with intent, potential swing-and-miss pitch.
SPLT: 72-75 mph. Downward action, flashed arm-side run. 

2/09/20

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 165-pounds. Long, lean, high-waisted, projectable frame. Plenty of room for continued physical development.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced setup, deep pre-pitch load, hands separate, short stride. Aggressive swing, creates bat speed, short uphill bat path and pull-side approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Long, over-the-top arm action works quick and loose out front; throws flash carry and stay true.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, light on his feet, plays through in rhythm, quick and clean release.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works in rhythm, directional down the mound and lands front-toe slightly open.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Plays straight, thrown for strikes.
CB: 67-69 mph. 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-73 mph. Maintains arm speed, feel at the bottom of the zone, late tumble.

10/13/19

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 165-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted, highly-projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Long bat path, works uphill through the zone and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, attacks the baseball, fluid footwork, sure-handed and plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Arm works loose and clean from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Downhill tilt, works the bottom of the zone.
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape, feel for the zone.
CH: 72-75 mph. Fastball arm speed at times, works down in the zone.

1/27/19

6-foot-3, 155-pound, right-handed hitting/throwing two-way player, thin frame with room to physically fill out. At the plate, wide setup, hands load back, short stride. Long, uphill bat path, pull side pop potential in his swing, present bat speed with some twitch, exit velocity topped 83 mph from a tee. Defensively, deliberate actions, pats glove, long to release. Arm plays long and loose, speeds through a high ¾ slot, throws topped 78 mph from the outfield. 4.67 runner, home to first. On the mound, extends down the mound in-line, toe lands open, athletic finish with rhythm. Long and loose arm action with speed out front, high ¾ slot, easy effort. Fastball played straight, 71-74 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed depth, 60-63 mph. Changeup faded with arm speed, 67-71 mph.

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