@BThompson2026 81
Velocity (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Ben
Thompson
Stevens High School - 42 (HS) • SD
5' 11" • 186.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Post 320
5' 11" • 186.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Post 320
Rankings
2026 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.1 - 80.3
Velo Range
8/11/24
2303
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/25
Changeup
75.3 - 76.8
Velo Range
8/11/24
2267
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/24
Slider
68.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
6/10/25
2236
Spin Rate (avg)
6/10/25
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/10/25
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/10/25
296
Distance (max)
6/10/25
57
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/10/25
20.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
43
Hard Hit %
6/10/25
7.47
60-yd
6/11/24
4.21
30-yd
6/10/25
1.82
10-yd
6/10/25
18.2
Run speed (max)
6/10/25
77
INF Velo
6/10/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2025
2024
Sign in to view rankings 
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6094
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).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.6918
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.
Dakota State Games
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Summer ID- Sioux Falls
Aug 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
Dakota State Games
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2303
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.
29.0
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).
75.8
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).
1578
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).
2236
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).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
2170
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.
28.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
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).
1543
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).
69.8
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).
2030
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Splitter
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).
2220
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Dakota State Games
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 80.2
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,383
Spin Rate (max)
2,303
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,454
Spin Rate (max)
2,236
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
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,578
Spin Rate (max)
1,578
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Summer ID- Sioux Falls
Aug 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.3
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
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
76.4
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 76.4
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,687
Spin Rate (max)
1,606
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.8
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,267
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Prep Baseball Dakota State Games
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 77.4
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
2,248
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.6
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,441
Spin Rate (max)
2,110
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
74.4
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,598
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.6
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,031
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,962
Spin Rate (max)
1,847
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.7
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 67.7
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,488
Spin Rate (max)
1,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
67.8
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 67.7
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,048
Spin Rate (max)
2,140
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
Dakota State Games
Jun 10, 2025
Vald
1.82
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.58
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
2.11
RSI (max)
23.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Physical
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, slide step to leg lift, slight back hip coil, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Short AA, starts back with forearm parallel to ground, late arm at flip up, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. T2383, 2303 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. T2454, 2236 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. T1578, 1578 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance, stiffer hands in setup, solid present strength, pull approach, consistent hard pull side contact. 69.8 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
Defense: Active feet, developing glove and footwork to throw.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced and squared start, big side step and turn, leg swing up, tall on back leg, leg swing down and carries out down the mound inline
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, low hand break, chest gets over, arms draw out, inline shoudlers horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. T2207, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. T1687, 1606 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-77 mph.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands start out from body Leg lift to start, strides open, longer hand load, barrel works down on contact, mid/oppo approach, average barrel contact, ground ball to fly ball result
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 78.4 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
Defense: Aggressive feet to field, gets low at setup, averaeg to release, hands present late and work high to low
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Squared start, big side rocker step to turn, quick knee swing up, swings back down and lands across body
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, Chest high break, chest gets over feet, arm swing apart, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. T2336, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. T2441, 2110 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. T1598, 1540 average rpm.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Sqaured start, side rocker and drags to middle, knee drive up, tall balance position, upper body drops and lands across the body
Arm Action: RH. Short arm path, hands break at chest, arm wing out, stays horizontal, high behind, 3/4 slot
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Varying T2186, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. 12/6 break T1962, 1847 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Straight, some cut T1488, 1438 average rpm.
SPLT: 66-68 mph. Small movement