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John Benson

John Benson 2B/SS

  • Castle Pines, CO
  • Valor Christian
  • Travel Team: Power Alley Colorado
  • Grad 2022
  • Ht 5'9''
  • Wt 165 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 81 mph
  • 60 YD 6.73 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • 1.70 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.10 sec 40 Yds
  • 6.73 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.63 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.44 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.69 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'7'' Broad Jump
  • 125 psi Grip (L)
  • 116 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 81 mph mph Velocity
  • 45 Arm Grade

Position - 2B

  • 48 Fielding Grade

Position - SS

  • 48 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 50 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 58 Power Grade (R)
  • 90 mph mph Exit Velocity

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 2BPosition Projection

01/24/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Parker (Denver), CO This 2022 grad shows a grittiness on the ball-field. He buries his nose in the ball defensively with a solid coat of polish on his actions; smooth with tremendous body control. He flashes power at the plate as his exit velocity off a tee at 90mph indicates. He refuses to be cheated and shows agile actions in everything he does on the diamond. We will continue to expect big things from John as he marches into his senior year in the fall of 2021.

05/12/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Lakewood (Denver), CO John is an athletic 3B/RHP prospect who continues to showcase his skills on the field. In the field, John shows efficient footwork and covers ground well. He fields in a low position and makes a clean exchange. He gets rid of the ball quickly, keeping his throws accurate and on-line to his target. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes his stride on time. He is smooth getting into his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a direct swing with fast bat speed, leading to solid contact to all fields. On the mound, John gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a clean arm and extends through his release, finishing with his chest over his front knee. John shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 74mph. Breaking ball sits from 58-60mph with 10-4 break. Changeup sits from 65-70mph with sinking action. With three more years to develop, John has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.

12/27/2017 - Baseball Factory Winter Classic - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) John continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a tremendous future on the diamond. At 3B, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth actions. Feet are active as he attacks balls but needs to play through more with his body. Glove action is clean and presents well out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. At the plate, hitting / power potential has improved through a squared / athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path, creating extension. He has strength in his swing and stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields with gap-to-gap pop. At the event, he was 4 for 9. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity to date at 72 mph. Fastball showed a range of 69-72 mph. Breaking ball displays 11/5 shape with gradual break. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he is very coachable and plays the game hard.

05/14/2017 - Interactive Video Program - Colorado Springs, CO John is a lean, athletic 3B/RHP. Defensively at 3B, he takes active routes as he gets into a low/athletic fielding position. He fields GB's smoothly with his backhand and comes up with a clean exchange to throw. On the mound, this RHP works downhill and delivers with loose arm action. He attacks the zone with a 3-pitch mix as he stays directional towards his target. With the stick, John displays a square setup and gets back into a load. He creates consistent contact as he drives pitches to all parts of the field. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following. 

Defense
1. Develop soft hands
2. Quicker release
3. Accurate throws
Pitching
1. Get to a balance point
2. Extend through 
3. Arm strength (long toss)
Offense
1. Develop rhythm 
2. Improve bat speed
3. Level out bat path

Profile

John Benson Castle Pines, CO info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 2B
Grad Year 2022 Secondary Position SS
High School Valor Christian Bats Right
Height 5'9'' Throws Right
Weight 165 LBS Arm 81 mph
60 YD 6.73

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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