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Ben Baker

Ben Baker RHP/OF

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Downers Grove South High School
  • Grad 2022
  • Ht 6'1''
  • Wt 183 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 72 mph
  • 60 YD 7.77 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.93 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.44 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.77 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.58 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.34 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.03 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'2'' Broad Jump
  • 101 psi Grip (L)
  • 107 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 72 mph mph Velocity
  • 40 Arm Grade

Position - OF

  • 42 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 38 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 45 Power Grade (R)
  • 81 mph mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • High 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 38 Arm Action Grade
  • 40 Control Grade
  • 38 Delivery Grade
  • 69 – 71 mph FASTBALL
  • 32 FB Grade
  • 60 – 63 mph CURVEBALL
  • 38 CB Grade
  • 64 – 66 mph CHANGEUP
  • 40 CH Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • RHP/OFPosition Projection

05/02/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Rosemont (Chicago), IL Ben is a 2022 OF/RHP. Tall frame athletic build with plenty of room to fill out. In the OF, a good prep step and efficient footwork enable him to create good angles. Aggressive routes as he works behind and through the ball. Creates good momentum on his throws as he releases from a high 3/4 arm slot with an arm velocity of 72mph. On the mound, this right-handed pitcher showed ability to repeat his delivery and located his pitches. FB topped out at 71mph with some arm side run. Mixes in a 10/4 breaking ball and a changeup he throws with FB arm speed. Right-handed hitter sets up in an athletic and even stance. Starts with a simple load and stays balanced throughout swing. Quiet actions in the box allow him to track pitches well. Middle of the field approach as he showed ability to make contact during his round of BP with a bat exit velocity of 81mph. With continued growth and development, we foresee Ben having opportunities to play at the next level.

10/04/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Rosemont (Chicago), IL Ben is a tall RHP prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the field. On the mound, Ben works with a clean arm and extends through his release, staying inline toward the plate. He operates with a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 68mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 55-57mph with 10-4 break. Changeup sits from 59-62mph with sinking and cutting action as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Driving his lower half more can help Ben increase his pitch velocity. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and works to barrel up the baseball, driving the ball up the middle. Ben can barrel up more baseballs by taking a shorter, more level swing path. Overall, Ben is a developing prospect who has the potential to further progress his skills on the field.

07/17/2018 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 1 (Ages 12-14) Ben continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. He did show behind the plate for the first time at the event. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 68 mph. Fastball shows slight cutting action. Breaking ball displays 10/4 shape with loose spin and gradual break. He slows arm speed on his changeup, tipping off pitch to hitters. Behind the plate, pop times showed a range of 2.47-2.87 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Feet are quick in gaining ground through a clean transfer / exchange. He shows a solid setup and sticks balls well in the zone and utilizes his body well through the blocking process but needs to work to get down sooner. At the plate, power potential has improved through an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through an aggressive approach. He works to stay inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a great personality, is very coachable and works hard to be the best player he can be.

12/03/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Lynwood (Chicago), IL Ben is a young, athletic (5'10"/140) RHP who graduates in 2022. On the mound, this RHP has a 3-pitch mix coming from a high 3/4 arm slot. He works to a controlled balance point, keeps his eyes on the target and works in-line toward the dish. FB tops out at 67 mph while showing slight cut. Breaking ball has 11/5 shape with early action. With the bat, this RHH displays an athletic setup as he gets loaded. Quick hands while the barrel through the zone as he connects with pop and drives the ball on a line (exit velocity = 80 mph). Continuing to work on the following will help to take his game to the next level. 

Pitching
1. Arm strength (long toss)
2. Off-speed
3. Finish with extension
Offense
1. Stride
2. Balance
3. Contact points

Profile

Ben Baker Downers Grove, IL info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position RHP
Grad Year 2022 Secondary Position OF
High School Downers Grove South High School Bats Right
Height 6'1'' Throws Right
Weight 183 LBS Arm 72 mph
60 YD 7.77

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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