88
Velocity (max)
3/30/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
1B
Ben
Berdine
Mercyhurst University
Warren Area (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Erie Steelheads 17u Latona
Warren Area (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Erie Steelheads 17u Latona
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87
Velo Range
3/30/21
2058
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/15/20
1587
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
3/30/21
1991
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/20
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/20
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/20
338
Distance (max)
6/15/20
50
Sweet Spot %
6/15/20
7.37
60
7/23/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
6/15/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.75
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
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).
2058
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.
25.3
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).
70.5
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).
1991
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).
73.5
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).
1587
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).
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 83.5
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,058
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.7
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,093
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,627
Spin Rate (max)
1,587
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
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)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3 - Apr 23, 2021
- Recruiting Board: Mercyhurst University - Jan 10, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 RHP/1B Ben Berdine (Warren Area) - Aug 29, 2020
- Western PA College Prospect Showcase: Class of 2021 Analysis - Jul 26, 2019
- Game of the Day (April 12, 2019) - Apr 14, 2019
- Northwestern Pennsylvania College Prospect Showcase Analysis: Classes of 2022 /2021 - Jun 28, 2018
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Physical: Lean and lean 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with athleticism and strength in the actions. 7.56 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, even stance with hands that start high at the ear for the setup, hands move back to the shoulder and the righty utilizes a short lift-and-replace stride for timing mechanism. The swing is short and direct to the ball with a feel for getting long through extension. Works on a flat barrel path through the point of contact towards a moderately high finish. Wore out the left side with hard, consistent barrels, 92 MPH exit velocity during batting practice per Trackman.
Defensively: Plays long in the field with ability to cover both sides laterally. Feel around the bag at first with recovery ability on double play footwork. Moderately low on the approach, fields the ball in the middle of his body and gets the ball out fluidly on transfers, can make the play on the run on occasion. Moderate takeaway and fluidity on the arm swing out of a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Slow tempoed, compact delivery with repeatability in the mechanics. Whippy, athletic high ¾ arm-slot with arm-side run on an 82-85 mph FB in the zone. Mixed a 70-72 mph CB showing a feel for spin and 11/5 shape across the zone. Countered with a straight 74-75 mph CH displaying adequate feel.
6-foot-3, 170-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilizes a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showed occasional front hip leak but the ball jumps off his barrel, especially on the inner half. Registered a bat exit velocity of 85 mph and ran a 7.37 60-yard dash. Showed above average glove work and active feet around the bag at first base with 75 mph arm strength across the diamond. The righty sat 82-85 while topping at 86 mph out of a high 3/4 arm slot with a short takeaway on the mound. A long, athletic frame should continue to fill out with velocity inching toward the upper 80s a definite possibility in the future. Showed a feel for spin on his 11/5 breaking curveball at 62-66 and above average command of his changeup at 70-72.
Defensively, works bottom up with adequate hands. Feet work well around the bag and long frame plays at first base.
6-foot-2 160-pound right-handed hitter initiates swing from neutral, wide set up with stride staying neutral. When on time, weight shift and hip turn are aggressive with hands being short and direct to baseball. Leverage is solid with a level swing path present. Timing was inconsistent on this day. A bat exit velocity of 76 MPH was registered.
On the mound, works out of mid 3/4 arm slot showing good balance and ability to repeat delivery. Berdine would benefit from a more aggressive hip coil and greater backside load. FB sat 77-78 MPH with subtle arm side run. CB lacked depth having an 11-4 shape and rolling action. CH at 64-66 demonstrated arm side fade while being thrown with slight slowing of the arm. Developing arm strength, long levers and athleticism make Berdine a follow in Class of 2021.