Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

RHP
SS

Cole
Bensen

Bay Port (HS) • WI
6' 0" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: ISA

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
2/27/22
85 - 87
Velo Range
2/27/22
2170
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/20

Changeup

75 - 77
Velo Range
2/27/22
1719
Spin Rate (avg)
2/27/22

Curveball

71 - 74
Velo Range
7/02/21
2256
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21

Slider

70 - 72
Velo Range
7/02/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Power
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/27/22
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
350
Distance (max)
2/27/22
58
Sweet Spot %
2/27/22
Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/27/22
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/22
19.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
6.86
60
2/27/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
73
INF Velo
3/08/20
87
OF Velo
3/06/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
6.86
Power / Speed Score
14.0
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
60 Yard Dash
7.38
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.2
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Position
6.86
60-yard
96
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Position
7.09
60-yard
87
OF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 8, 2020
Position
7.38
60-yard
73
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
88.5
Distance Max
350
Distance Avg
220
Launch Angle Avg
19.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
85.2
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
161
Launch Angle Avg
13.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
23.6
Bat Speed Max
76.7
Bat Speed Avg
73.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
23.1
Bat Speed Max
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
68.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2028
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2223
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1719
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2103
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2256
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1616
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2170
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2207
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 86.7
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,133
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.5
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 71.1
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,381
Spin Rate (max)
2,223
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 83.1
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,131
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.0
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,435
Spin Rate (max)
2,256
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)
73.7 - 75.1
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,616
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,170
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
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+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.9
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.7
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Pitching
87
Max FB
85 - 87
FB
68 - 71
CB
75 - 77
CH
Badger State Battle
Jul 2, 2021
Pitching
82 - 84
FB
71 - 74
CB
16U National Championship
Jun 24, 2021
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
67 - 70
CB
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 6, 2021
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
68 - 71
CB
74 - 75
CH
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Pitching
82
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
68 - 68
CB
Badger State Battle
Jul 2, 2020
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
70 - 72
SL
Fox Cities Preseason I.D.
Mar 8, 2020
Pitching
82
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
66 - 67
CB
67 - 69
CH

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
71.21
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Visual Skills
71.21
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Green Bay Preseason ID
Feb 27, 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

5/26/23

Wisconsin-River Falls football commit. Was a two-way contributor for Bay Port during their 3-0 week. At the plate Benson went 4-for-8 with a home run and four RBI’s three runs and two walks for the week. Benson was a big part in Bay Port’s win over Kewaunee going 3-for-4 with a 3-run inside-the-park homerun. On the mound against Sheboygan North Benson tossed a complete game shutout allowing four hits and walking one while striking out six batters.

7/05/22

Athletic, well-proportioned 6-foot, 195-pound frame with room to add strength. Turned in a quality performance on the mound for ISA Royal in a playoff victory: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R. Threw his fastball for strikes and generated weak contact, topping at 86 mph while pitching in the mid-80s. Continued to show advanced feel to spin a breaking ball around the zone and out of it, something we’ve seen from him in the past. Consistent performer that seemingly always finds ways to win; was a top arm on a Bay Port Pirates team that made it to the Wisconsin state playoffs.

2/28/22

We last saw Bensen in July at the Badger State Battle, where his fastball played at 82-84 mph and his secondaries were still fully developing. Now, it’s clear that the more physical 6-foot, 195-pound junior has added strength to all areas of his frame. Bensen’s day started when he ran a 6.86 in the 60-yard dash and followed it up by barreling his hardest-hit ball up at 96-plus mph in BP. He jumped on the mound later in his workout and pumped a lively fastball in at 85-87 mph with above-average spin rates (2,200-plus rpm average) and occasional arm-side life. The separator in this look for Bensen was the improvement of his breaking ball; thrown with more intent that resulted in tighter spin and later break off an 11/5 plane, creating a swing-and-miss profile recorded at 2,200-plus rpm with over 14 inches of horizontal movement on average. We’ve witnessed Bensen’s hyper competitiveness on the mound ourselves, and that mentality, coupled with his enhanced arsenal, clearly elevates the uncommitted right-hander’s ceiling.

2/27/22

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic proportions. Well developed frame. Strong throughout.
Delivery: Athletic drop/drive delivery, stacks onto the backside, rotates well to front foot strike and stays athletic throughout. Clear tempo, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm draw, stacks into scrap retraction and works from slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85.0-86.7 mph. Flashed arm-side action at times with occasional carry as it entered the upper quadrant.  T2133, 2027 average rpm.
CB: 68.3-71.1 mph. Hard, tight shape off an 11/5 plane with late break at times. Potential swing-and-miss pitch.  T2380, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 75.1-76.6 mph. Works from a lower arm angle than fastball, plays with arm-side run.  T1820, 1719 average rpm.

7/03/21

Bensen took the mound during the second day of our PBR Badger State Battle.  He attacked hitters and pounded the zone, landing roughly 65% over his pitches for strikes. Loose and quick arm, fastball sat 82-84 mph and mixed in a curveball at 71-74 mph with 11/5 shape to help induce weak contact. Also added a hit and a run scored. Final line: CG, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 H, 8 K.

3/06/21

Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, slightly open stance, smooth hand load, leg kick timing trigger.  Quick hands that stay short to the baseball, uphill bat path, flashed some juice off the barrel.
Power: 91.66 max exit velocity, averaged 85.15 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. Above-average arm strength for age, throws flashed carry to target.
Defense: Athletic feet, long windup to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

3/06/21

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame that projects.
Delivery: Tall/fall type pitcher. Average balance point. Gliding leg front leg drive. Uses uphill tilting shoulders. Stays in line lands square and finishes upright.
Arm Action: R/R. Over the top angle with quick arm speed. Short arm action.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Straight action. Steep downward angle.  T2131, 2103 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 10/4 shape. Flashed tight sharp spin. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T2434, 2255 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Straight CH. Strikes down in the zone. Thrown at FB arm speed.  T1750, 1615 average rpm. 

7/21/20

Positional Profile: RHP/SS Competitive strike-thrower who showed well this summer.
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean athlete; long levers.
Delivery: Upright start from the left of the rubber; simple side step to high knee and toe lift at balance point, leg tucks creating hip turn and closed shoulders. Tall/fall type, leg swings out, shoulders stay closed, athletic landing with momentum carrying him to home.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle, loose, quick out front; over-the-top slot.
FB: T82, 78-80 mph. A true four-seam with noteworthy spin for his velocity (2,157 rpm on average).
CB: 68-68 mph. Tight, short action with high spin; projects best as a slider.
CH: 68-70 mph. Aggressive, at arm speed; feel to locate at the bottom of the zone. Straight change, tunnels well.

7/02/20

5-foot-11, 160-pound right-handed pitcher. Lean frame with proportional strength. Was ISA Stars Royal’s starter Friday night against GRB Rays Green. Compact arm action that works from an over-the-top slot, above-average arm speed for age. Steady tall/fall type delivery that he repeats well, quick to home out of the stretch. Lands closed off from target, works directly in line with an athletic finish. Fastball sat 81-84 mph early, more in the 80-82 mph range later into his outing. Slider impressed tremendously, low-70s with feel to locate and with bite. Tossed six innings of two-run ball, striking out seven and allowing five hits. His performance on the mound over the last few weeks has him trending up on our prospect radar. 

6/18/20

5-foot-11, 160 pounds; athletic build with some proportional strength. He was greatly effective in his outing Friday, and came out sitting in the 80-82 mph range early in the start while spinning a sweeping breaking ball that earned some chases; 10/4 shape with above-average feel to spin, 65-66 mph. Repeats a loose, quick arm that produced a fastball that carried through the zone. A follow in the state’s ‘23 class.

3/08/20

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Flashed some pace and rhythm. Good athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Quick over the top action.
FB: T82, 77-79 mph. Flashed slight late cut. Showed consistent control.
CB: 66-67 mph. Good power CB. Showed 2/8 action down in the zone. Good control for his age.
CH: 67-69 mph. Straight change at near FB arm action. Showed ability to control the pitch.

Hit: RHH. Balanced stance,drives hands back into load, leg kick trigger. Swing works long and uphill through contact.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Arm works from a high 3/4 slot with long action.
Defense: Fluid footwork. Glove plays slightly deep under middle of his body. Pack exchange.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

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