@drew_benson7 
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
RHP
Drew
Benson
Northern State
Chaska (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Northstar Baseball Club
Chaska (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Northstar Baseball Club
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/21
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
17
Hard Hit %
3/13/21
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/21
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/21
282
Distance (max)
6/21/21
86
Sweet Spot %
6/21/21
7.42
60-yd
6/14/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
6/21/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
3/13/21
81 - 84
Velo Range
3/13/21
2161
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/21
Changeup
73 - 77
Velo Range
6/21/21
1509
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/21
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
7/14/21
1973
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/21
Slider
68.3 - 69
Velo Range
6/14/20
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
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)
7.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.96
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.2
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.7
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).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
94
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
94
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
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.
26.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.1
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
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).
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
2139
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.
26.2
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).
68.5
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).
1973
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).
74.6
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).
1477
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).
67.8
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).
1968
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).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
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).
2066
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.
26.3
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1914
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).
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,161
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.2
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,973
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)
73.2 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,609
Spin Rate (max)
1,509
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.9
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,245
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.7
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,072
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
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)
73.5 - 75.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,542
Spin Rate (max)
1,464
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,102
Spin Rate (max)
2,066
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,982
Spin Rate (max)
1,914
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Positional Profile: 1B, Ranked #108 in the MN 2022 class.
Delivery: easy tempo throughout, small side rocker, leg lift w/ hip coil, direct down mound, short stride into slightly closed footBody: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.
Defense:Stiffness in hips, knee bend to get down to ball. Proficient with glove both fielding and receiving/picking
Arm: INF - 76 mph.
Hit: Athletic stance, short simple load. Good hand separation. Front leg heavy, tends to cut the zone to deliver barrel. Consistent slight downhill path. Feel for barrel, creates backspin and LD contact
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: uphill shoulder tilt, short backside drop, tight elbow spiral, low slot
FB: T81, 80-81 mph., heavy w/ late sinking action
CB: 68-70 mph., tight, 11/5 shape, will gain depth w/ added velo
CH: 73-77 mph., mainly straight
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Delivery: Higher tuck and turn, hides ball behind body, controlled tempo down mound.Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Defense: Squats to field, hands are sure, solid receiver around bag.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, athletic swing, relatively simple and repeats well, consistent hard contact, uses both gaps.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. compact arm action from high slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Consistent strikes with occasional running action.
SL: 66-68 mph. 11/5 shape with tighter spin and good depth.
CH: 71-74 mph. Straight with avg. fading action.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square set up. Stride and hand load. Sprayed the ball to all fields w/ line drive and ground ball contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average barrel contact.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: Average footwork and glove around bag. Stabs at ball occasionally and can play high.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Turn and go delivery. Slight pause at top. Hides ball.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm 3/4 arm action.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Straight w/ occasional arm-side fade.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape. Avg. depth and loose spin.
CH: Avg. sink action.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Squared balanced stance Hand load and stride. Swing plane is down to contact. Uses the whole field with ground ball and line drive contact
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average barrel contact
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action
Defense: Glove is high and stabs to field. Average feet around bag.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick, turn and go delivery down mound. Hides ball.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Straight w/ slight run.
CB: 67-68 mph. 10/4 break w/ average shape.
CH: 70-71 mph. Avg. sink action.
5-foot-10, 135-pound right-handed hitting first baseman. 8.2 runner. Square stance, rolling hand load, mid/pull approach, collapses through contact, line drive approach, avg. pop in bat, 70 mph exit velocity. Higher fielding position, works to field out front, active feet, 65 mph arm across field.