@Ben_Schaeffer7 25.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/11/25
CLASS OF 2027
OF
LHP
Benjamin
Schaeffer
Mt Vernon (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 160LBS
L/L • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
5' 9" • 160LBS
L/L • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
10/11/25
28
Rot. Acc (max)
10/11/25
56
Hard Hit %
10/11/25
103.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/11/25
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/11/25
346
Distance (max)
10/11/25
75
Sweet Spot %
3/05/23
6.84
60-yd
10/11/25
3.84
30-yd
3/02/25
1.66
10-yd
3/02/25
19.9
Run speed (max)
3/02/25
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
3/02/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
64
Velocity (max)
5/13/23
61 - 64
Velo Range
5/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.13
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
9.4
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
103.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8613
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).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4116
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).
76.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0405
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.
Indiana Fall State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 11, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
103.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Bulls Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
73.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.5
Exit Velocity (max)
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.9
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.
Indiana Fall State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 11, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.6
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
16.7
Hand Speed (max)
15.7
Hand Speed (avg)
56.1
Bat Speed (max)
53.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.73
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.72
RSI (max)
1.73
RSI (avg)
566
Jump Power (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
20.8
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.84
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.77
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Benjamin Schaeffer, Mt Vernon (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Lean build on an undersized frame.
Hit: LHH. Athletic setup. high back elbow. Hands start tight to the body and make a small move back. Tends to over stride. Very good turn / barrel path. Some quickness in the hands, will mature into more strength. Shows barrel accuracy.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 286' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-80 mph. Long, twitchy am action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Swift mover in the outfield with feel for the glove. Polished throwing mechanics, easy ball to hand skills.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Benjamin Schaeffer, Mt Vernon HS (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph.
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Small hand load w/ a higher leg kick. Stays connected throughout the swing w/ a direct path. Line drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 71.3 mph. 234' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Loose, quick arm that works from H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, fields the ball out in front. Sure handed defender that moves well laterally.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.