73.1
Velocity (max)
7/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Ben
James
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (HS) • VA
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Mid-Atlantic Pirates
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 21yr 7mo
Travel Team: Mid-Atlantic Pirates
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
71 - 73
Velo Range
7/21/21
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/21
Changeup
64.4 - 67.1
Velo Range
7/21/21
1763
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/21
Curveball
61 - 65
Velo Range
7/21/21
1712
Spin Rate (avg)
7/21/21
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
2059
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.
28.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.7
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).
1712
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).
65.7
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).
1763
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).
TPG East II
Jul 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.9
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,194
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.8
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 63.2
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,700
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,901
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
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TPG East II
James has a thinner athletic 6-foot and 170-pound frame with longer levers. Wide setup that starts slightly open and then lands slightly closed with level hips and shoulders throughout the simple and controlled delivery. Arm action is full from a higher three-quarter slot that helps create some arm side run on the fastball at 71-73 mph. The changeup sits at 61-65 mph and comes out with a similar look to the fastball with solid downward movement. Showed some depth on the curveball at 61-65 with slight 1/7 movement. Has solid control with the fastball to the arm side with feel low in the zone for the changeup and curveball.