83
Velocity (max)
5/30/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
Benjamin
Chen
Grapevine (HS) • TX
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Performance
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Performance
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.3 - 82.3
Velo Range
5/30/23
1761
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/23
Changeup
72 - 76
Velo Range
10/10/22
1458
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/23
Curveball
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
10/10/22
1862
Spin Rate (avg)
5/30/23
Slider
70.9 - 72.1
Velo Range
10/10/22
1877
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/22
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
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).
1761
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.
21.6
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).
68.6
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).
1862
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).
74.8
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).
1458
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1749
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.
21.6
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).
69.6
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).
1843
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).
74.0
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).
1388
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Slider
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).
1877
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
DFW Summer Open
May 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.3
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,924
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.4
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,510
Spin Rate (max)
1,458
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
DFW Fall ID
Oct 10, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 81.9
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,840
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,922
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,877
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,548
Spin Rate (max)
1,388
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
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
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
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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Positional Profile: RHP Chen is a strike thrower who sits in the low 80's right now, but has plenty more. Change is his best pitch, but the breaker has shape and potential. Chen just needs to get stronger, as he has a good feel for a 3 pitch mix right now.
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Benjamin Chen, Grapevine (TX), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T85, 81-85 mph. T1924, 1761 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. T1936, 1862 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1510, 1458 average rpm.
ATH: Infinity runner in the 60. .
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Quick tempo, falls off a bit to 1B side, repeats delivery consistently, works straight down the mound with a consistent release point at times.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm action, high 3/4 slot
FB: T82.1, 80-82 mph. Flashes arm-side run with strikes at times to arm-side. T1840, 1749 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, flashes depth to glove-side T1922, 1843 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. 10/4 shape, flashed good lateral movement, flashed landing for a strike on glove-side. T1953, 1877 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Flashed arm-side action, good depth. T1548, 1388 average rpm.