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Benjamin (Ben) Decker

Benjamin (Ben) Decker C

  • BIG RAPIDS, MI
  • BIG RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Travel Team: Big Rapids
  • Grad 2020
  • Ht 5'8
  • Wt 150 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Switch
  • Arm 65 mph
  • 60 YD 7.90 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 7.90 sec 60 Yds
  • 4.95 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 5.48 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 5.29 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 7'0'' Broad Jump
  • 107 psi Grip (L)
  • 131 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 65 mph mph Velocity
  • 35 Arm Grade

Hitting

  • 38 Hitting Grade (L)
  • 38 Power Grade (L)
  • 42 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 38 Power Grade (R)
  • 69 mph mph Exit Velocity

Catching

  • 38 Receiving Grade
  • 42 Blocking Grade
  • 2.71 sec Release Time

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • C/3BPosition Projection

02/19/2018 - National Tryout Plus - Beverly Hills (Detroit), MI Ben is a hardworking C/3B prospect who has a versatile skill set. As a switch-hitter, Ben has an open, crouched stance with his weight on his heels. He has a good load with a short stride as he partially uses his lower half throughout his swing. He stays balanced and maintains a quiet head. Ben has a middle of the field approach. He is a contact type hitter who looks to put the ball in play. Behind the plate, Ben has a solid, square setup. He tracks the ball well with his eyes and receives the ball deep in his stance. Ben has a loose arm action and throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. His throws are online and he is developing arm strength. Ben shows a solid backhand when needed. In the field, Ben plays with an aggressive approach and attacks the baseball. He covers good ground and fields the ball in an athletic position. Ben has firm hands with a clean exchange. He plays with good momentum through the ball throwing from an over the top arm slot showing consistently strong throws across the diamond. Overall, Ben has a well-rounded game and potential to get even better with development.

11/17/2016 - Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition at Pirate City Ben is a young C who will graduate in 2020. Behind the plate, Ben gets into a square set up and presents his hands out front to receive the ball. He throws from a high 3/4 angle and keeps his throws on-line down to 2B. Ben can improve as a C by quickening his exchange to throw. At the plate, Ben sets up in a tall stance and takes a short stride to the ball. He gets back into his load well and takes an on-plane swing to the ball. He comes through the zone with fast bat speed which produces hard contact and line drives. Ben can improve as a hitter by using his lower half to produce more power in his swing. Mental makeup is a plus as Ben showed a great attitude and worked hard throughout the event. Overall, Ben is a young prospect who has the time and potential to further develop his skills.

09/04/2016 - Interactive Video Program - Livonia, MI Ben is a C/3B who will graduate in 2021. Behind the plate, he displays a quiet body as he presents a low target. He gains ground as he makes accurate throws down to 2B. At 3B, Ben will make the plays. He fields GB's out in front with a clean arm action. With the stick, he hits from both sides of the plate. He uses a middle of the field approach as he sprays balls from gap to gap. Overall abilities in his game will improve with work on the following. 

Defense
1.	Active prep
2.	Soft hands
3.	Arm strength
Catching
1.	Quick transfer
2.	Earn more strikes
3.	More lateral
Offense
1.	Load in hands
2.	Bat speed
3.	Develop rhythm

Profile

Benjamin (Ben) Decker BIG RAPIDS, MI info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position C
Grad Year 2020  
High School BIG RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL Bats Switch
Height 5'8 Throws Right
Weight 150 LBS Arm 65 mph
60 YD 7.90

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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