25.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/21
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Benjamin
Christensen
Grant (HS) • OR
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: NW Stars
6' 0" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: NW Stars
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/21
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/21
-
Hard Hit %
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/21
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/20
332
Distance (max)
6/24/20
88
Sweet Spot %
6/24/20
7.81
60
6/08/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/17/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
2/17/21
79.3 - 81.1
Velo Range
2/17/21
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Changeup
73.2 - 74.8
Velo Range
2/17/21
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Curveball
67.1 - 67.4
Velo Range
6/24/20
2051
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Slider
71.3 - 74
Velo Range
2/17/21
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.82
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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)
7.81
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
9.9
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.6
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
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.
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Oregon Top Prospect Showcase - Session 2
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Oregon Top Prospect Showcase - Session 2
Jun 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
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).
2124
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.
26.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
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).
1664
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).
72.6
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).
1996
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
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).
2115
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.
27.4
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).
67.2
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).
2051
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).
71.3
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).
1702
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).
Northwest Pre-Season Invite (Underclass)
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.7
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,056
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,712
Spin Rate (max)
1,664
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Oregon Top Prospect Showcase - Session 2
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 78.0
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,115
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 67.4
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.2
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,717
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
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)
80.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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 Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity 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)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
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Advanced size/frame for age at 6-foot, 175 pounds. Narrow, upright stance in the box. Starts slightly open to pitcher. Hovers on backside as he gets into leg lift prior to forward stride. Shows loose, easy rhythm with lands. High finish thru contact. Hits against firm front leg. Leverage in swing should translate to in-game power down the road. Defensively, stays balanced throughout while displaying control of a soft glove hand. Funnels ball in from an athletic base with feet underneath him. Arm action is clean/loose. Ball shows consistent carry out of hand. Bigger bodied defender who may end up at a corner spot due to size.
Pitching - Uses a simple, deliberately paced delivery. Stays tall at balance with slight knee bend as he gets into short, forward stride. Low glove side after hand-break keeps his shoulders level & allows him to work downhill with the ball from ¾ release point. Stays behind the ball & consistently fills up the zone with his 3 pitch-mix. Clean arm action with short path.