24.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/05/22
CLASS OF 2021
OF
1B
Ben
Higdon
Kentucky
McCracken County (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 210LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: KBC 17u Prime
McCracken County (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 210LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: KBC 17u Prime
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/05/22
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
105.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/05/22
100.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/05/22
406
Distance (max)
10/05/22
75
Sweet Spot %
10/05/22
6.84
60
10/05/22
3.81
30-yd
10/05/22
1.64
10-yd
10/05/22
20.3
Run speed (max)
10/05/22
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
6/30/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
3/29/21
85 - 87
Velo Range
3/29/21
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1933
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Curveball
74 - 76
Velo Range
3/29/21
2046
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/20
Positional Tools
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)
7.18
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.5
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
105.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
406
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6
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).
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
371
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
255
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.4
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.
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Oct 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
105.9
Exit Velocity (max)
100.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
336
Distance (avg)
406
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
80.0
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.
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Oct 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
83.2
Bat Speed (max)
80.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
29.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
87.4
Bat Speed (max)
79.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
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).
1801
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.
21.2
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).
70.1
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).
2046
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).
70.6
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).
1933
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).
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only) Session II
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 85.7
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,912
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 72.2
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,166
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.6
Velocity (max)
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,933
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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.
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.84
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.84
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR JUCO: Midseason Top 60 Prospects - Apr 11, 2023
- PBR JUCO: The Buzz (March 22) - Mar 22, 2023
- PBR JUCO: Top 150 Prospects - Jan 2, 2023
- PBR IL: John A. Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia: Data Dive - Oct 11, 2022
- PBR IL: John A. Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia: Takeaways - Oct 10, 2022
- Puma Classic 2022: Quick Hits- Position Players - Sep 12, 2022
- Trackman Traits - Hitting: 2021 OF Ben Higdon - Jan 25, 2021
- Uncommitted 2021 Position Players - Jan 13, 2021
- Uncommitted Senior Spotlight: OF Ben Higdon - Dec 10, 2020
- Five Uncommitted 2021 Position Players - Nov 2, 2020
- Uncommitted Player Spotlight: 2021 OF Ben Higdon - Sep 11, 2020
- Top Prospect Games Session II: Complete Stats and Event Leaderboard - Jul 3, 2020
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Physical 6-foot-2, 210-pound build. The left-handed hitter blasted baseballs throughout his round of BP, reaching up to 106 mph for his max exit velocity with multiple balls sent over the fence to both left-center and right-center (406’ max distance). He put up some high-level BLAST metrics as well, reaching up to 24.5 mph for his max hand-speed while averaging 80 mph bat-speed (83.2 mph max). 6.84 runner in the 60-yard dash.
2022 Puma Classic: Hammered a 365 ft opposite field HR with a EV of 101 mph. Showed his strength at the plate and his all fields approach.
6-foot-1, 175 pound switch-hitting outfielder. Athletic frame with room to fill out. Good athlete. Uses an aggressive leg kick to initiate swing. Swing path produces natural lift. Flashed power from the right side hitting multiple BP home runs with a max distance of 371 feet and max exit velocity of 97 mph. Posted elite Blast metrics for a high school hitter. Shows athletic OF actions defensively and works through the ball well with solid arm strength (86 mph). Ran 7.18 laser-timed 60 yard dash. Higdon is one of the top uncommitted 2021 OF's in the state.