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Wilken Benjamin ‘21 Recruiting Profile

  • Mundelein High School
  • MUNDELEIN, IL
  • Baseball
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Wilken Benjamin's Baseball Recruiting Profile
Club:
Illinois DATAbaseball
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
175
Dominant Hand:
Right
Age:
20
Prim. Position:
LF
Sec. Position:
RHP
Home to 1st
4.19
Exit Velocity
94
60 Yard Dash
7.3
Top Outfield Velocity
91
Consistent Outfield Velocity
85
Top Fastball
89
FB
85
Change Up
78
Breaking Ball
72
Fall Bull Pen (93 MPH FB, 81 mph Slider) Fall Bull Pen (93 MPH FB, 81 mph Slider)
Live Bull Pen Sept 4th (85 to 88mph) Live Bull Pen Sept 4th (85 to 88mph)
Tre Benjamin PBR Senior Games August 11, 2020 Tre Benjamin PBR Senior Games August 11, 2020
Pitching at WWBA in Iowa June 26, 2020 Pitching at WWBA in Iowa June 26, 2020
Tre Benjamin '21 OF/RHP May 2020 (Pull Downs & Hitting) Tre Benjamin '21 OF/RHP May 2020 (Pull Downs & Hitting)
February 2020 #2 February 2020 #2
February 2020 February 2020
November 2019 November 2019
March 2019 March 2019
February 2019 February 2019

Personal Statement

I am Tre Benjamin, an Outfielder/RHP.  I have been playing baseball all of my life and my goal has always been to play at the collegiate level.

Coaches have told me that have a high baseball IQ, I am very coachable and have exceptional work ethic.  I am a true believer that if you work hard the results will follow.  I believe my passion for baseball and work ethic are my best traits and what will allow me to get to the next level.

I also understand the importance of education and work hard to maintain a strong GPA. I approach my classwork with the same tenacity that I have on the baseball field.   For now, I am interested in Finance and Business.  

Off the field,  I focus on being a well rounded person.  I get along with my peers and try to be the best citizen I can be.  I participate in various volunteer activities as a member of FBLA and assist in coaching youth baseball for our club organization.  

I look forward to finding the college that will allow me to fulfill my dreams in both baseball and academics.

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 1 year
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 1 year
  • 2020 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey:
  • 2019 Junior Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #16
  • Individual Awards:
    Broke leg 3rd game, came back in played final 6
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place
  • 2018 Freshman Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #16
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place, Won 5 games as a pitcher

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 8 seasons
  • 2021 Illinois DATAbaseball (Mundelein High School)
  • 2020 MVP Elite (17U)
  • Season Schedule
  • 2019 Lake County Stars (16U)
  • Notes: Won 2 tournaments. Batting average 0.371 (2nd on team). Led team in the least strikeouts with 5. Plate appearances 74, with 30 hits (23 singles,7 doubles)
  • 2018 Lake County Stars (15u)
  • Season Schedule
  • 2017 Lake County Stars (14U)
  • Notes: Played LF 70% out the time. Platooned all three outfield positions rest of the time. Pitched occasionally, primary used as a set-up guy. Mid Suburban Baseball League Champions, record 20-2.
  • Season Schedule
  • 2016 Lake County Stars (13U)
  • Notes: Played LF - 85% of the time. Lead-Off hitter for 90% of season. Mid-Surbarban Baseball League Champions. Record - 21-1.
  • 2015 Team PowerPipe (12U)
  • Notes: Primary position Center Field, played there 85% of the time. Other time was spent pitching. Batting average during the season 0.443, OBP 0.670, Steals 54/56, hits 91, stirkeouts - 6
  • 2014 Team PowerPipe (11U)
  • Notes: Played Center Field 95% of the time. Pitched sparingly. Game Day USA MVP award received. Lead Off batter, batting average 0.465, OBP 0,685

Coach References

  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Jack Kopacz
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Kurt Kempema
  • Jeff Sweno

Events

  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Game Day USA All-Star Weekend (13U)
  • 8/12/16 to 8/14/16
  • 5-10-5 (5.19 sec), 10 yard burst (2.00), Throwing Velocity (63)
  • Camp/Event
  • PBR Junior Preseason invite Only
  • Camp/Event
  • Grand Valley State University Prospect Camp
  • Camp/Event
  • Xavier Prospect Camp
  • Camp/Event
  • Ball State Prospect Camp
  • Camp/Event
  • PBR at the Rock - Championships
  • 7/23/20 to 7/26/20
  • Camp/Event
  • Great Lakes All Wood Bat
  • 7/16/20 to 7/19/20
  • Camp/Event
  • ABC 17U Championship Invite Only
  • 7/8/20 to 7/12/20
  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game 17U Championship - Kernels Qualifier
  • 7/2/20 to 7/5/20
  • Camp/Event
  • WWBA North Championship 17U
  • 6/24/20 to 6/29/20
  • Camp/Event
  • Great Lakes All Prospect Wood Bat 17U/18U
  • 6/18/20 to 6/21/20
  • Camp/Event
  • Cincy Flames TOC
  • 6/10/20 to 6/14/20
  • Camp/Event
  • Purdue Prospect Camp
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • PBR 2021 Showcase
  • 10/13/19 to 10/13/19
  • If looking for a long, lean projectable, two-way prospect with upside, look no further than OF/RHP Wilken Benjamin (Mundelein). Benjamin, a 6-foot-4, 165-pound, right/right prospect has a loose arm and pitched at the bottom of the zone with a three-pitch mix and fastball up to 83 mph. Offensively, he has natural lift in his swing and a gap-to-gap approach. Benjamin will be one to watch mature and develop over his final two high school seasons.10/13/19 Positional Profile: OF Body: 6-foot-4, 165-pounds. Long-limbed, high-waisted, highly-projectable frame. Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Long bat path, works uphill through the zone and pull-side tendencies. Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Athletic actions, attacks the baseball, fluid footwork, sure-handed and plays through the baseball. Run: 7.51 runner in the 60. Positional Profile: RHP Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works with rhythm, stays on-line and lands square. Arm Action: RH. Arm works loose and clean from an over-the-top slot. FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Downhill tilt, works the bottom of the zone. CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. CH: 72-75 mph. Fastball arm speed at times, works down in the zone.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • IMA Player Midwest College Crosscheck
  • 9/14/19 to 9/14/19
  • 6-foot-3, athletic right-handed hitter, has frame with lots of room to physically fill out. At the plate, wide setup, hands load back, open stride, uphill bat path, lots of pull side pop potential in his swing, has bat speed, has the raw bat tools for future middle of the order in college. Defensively, good feet actions need to shorten release. Arm plays long and loose, speeds through a high slot, solid arm and should even get better. Can definite play at the next level D1, and I like the upside in this player. RECOMMENDATIONS: Consistent strength and conditioning routine. Add a regular grip strength routine. 60 yard sprint routine, 3 sprints 3 times per week. Long toss every other day as far as you can comfortably throw.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City
  • 7/31/19 to 8/4/19
  • 07/31/2019 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 14-18) Wilken is an athletic and talented 2021 2-way prospect that worked hard all week. In the OF, Wilken is on time with his prep step, he works behind the ball, and has a quick first step to the ball. He works behind the ball and makes accurate throws to the bases. At the plate, Wilken starts in a wide stance and gets his front foot down on time. He has a gap to gap approach and stays back on the ball. He needs to continue to create backside drive with his lower half and keep the barrel inside the ball. On the bump, Wilken gathers over the rubber, separates on time, and works down hill. He attacks the bottom part of the zone with his fastball and has some feel for the changeup. He has good direction but he needs to continue to have a strong front side and ride his back leg toward the plate. Wilken will continue to improve with experience and we hope to see his progress in the future. Exit Velo 88
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Cooperstown
  • 7/25/15 to 7/31/15
  • Team finished in 5th place out of 48 teams.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Northbrook 4th of July Tournament
  • 7/2/17 to 7/7/17
  • Finish 2nd Place. Batting 6/14 (0.428), HBP and 4 RBIs
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • North Coast Elite - Laura Mendenhall Memorial (14u)
  • 6/24/17 to 6/25/17
  • Silver Division Champions! Defeated Diamond Boys 10-3. Did not play much in the tournament due to a broken thumb on glove hand. Batting 5/11 (0.454) and 7 RBIs
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Game Day National Championships by Gatorade
  • 7/13/17 to 7/16/17
  • Team finished 3rd place in Gold division - 3/8. Batting (4/12) 0.300, 2 sac bunts, 4 RBIs. Pitched 2 innings, 4 K's, 0 runs allowed.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Deerfield - Father's Day Wood Bat Tournament
  • 6/15/17 to 6/18/17
  • Team finished in 1st place!
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Northwestern University Memorial Day Tournament
  • 5/26/17 to 5/29/17
  • Team finished in 2nd place. Lost to Phenom Baseball twice.
  • Camp/Event
  • Turf Mania - New Turf Fileds
  • 5/19/17 to 5/21/17
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Play The Varsity Field
  • 5/5/17 to 5/7/17
  • Team finished in 3rd place.
  • Camp/Event
  • MCYSA Summer International Championship
  • 7/26/18 to 7/29/18
  • Camp/Event
  • Windy City Tournaments
  • 7/19/18 to 7/22/18
  • Camp/Event
  • National Championships Powered by Gatorade @ The Rock
  • 7/12/18 to 7/15/18
  • Camp/Event
  • Butler University of Indianopolis 15U Wood Bat National Championships
  • 7/5/18 to 7/8/18
  • Camp/Event
  • 15U Amateur Baseball Championships
  • 6/27/18 to 7/1/18
  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game Super 25
  • 6/14/18 to 6/17/18
  • Camp/Event
  • Exposure Showcase - Rivets Stadium, Kishwaukee CC
  • 6/8/18 to 6/10/18
  • Camp/Event
  • Northwestern University - Great Lakes Invitational (15u/16u)
  • 5/31/18 to 6/3/18
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Game Day USA All Star Weekend - Milwaukee (14U)
  • 8/5/17 to 8/6/17
  • Event is for previous MVP Award winners. Team won the 14u championship.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • The Wolverine Experience
  • 7/23/17 to 7/27/17
  • From Coaching Staff. Hitting - Good piece of 2 strike hitting (line drives up the middle). Confident Athletic hitter. Aggressive and find ways to get on. Knows the game well. Lean and Athletic frame, Needs strength and arm strength. Work on going back on fly balls
  • Camp/Event
  • Pitcher & Catchers Camp
  • 6/12/17 to 6/14/17
  • Camp/Event
  • PG Primetime Wood Bat World Series
  • 7/25/19 to 7/28/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Windy City Thunderbolts Great Lakes All Prospect Wood Bat
  • 7/18/19 to 7/21/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Vanderbilt University - 16U/17U All Scout Select
  • 7/12/19 to 7/15/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game Warrior Challenge
  • 6/27/19 to 6/30/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Xavier University - Super Select T.O.C. (Pastime Tournaments)
  • 6/20/19 to 6/23/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game Super 25 16U Chicago Qualifier
  • 6/13/19 to 6/16/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Perfect Game Battle by the Lake at Carthage College
  • 6/7/19 to 6/9/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Northern IL Invitational Showcase
  • 5/31/19 to 6/2/19
  • Camp/Event
  • Northwestern University - Memorial Day Classic
  • 5/25/19 to 5/27/19
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • Baseball Factory National Tryout
  • 2/17/19 to 2/17/19
  • PITCHING MAX FASTBALL: 75 (02.17.19) FASTBALL: 72-75 (02.17.19) CURVE BALL: 62-64 (02.17.19) CHANGEUP: 69-71 (02.17.19) POSITION EXIT VELOCITY: 86 (02.17.19) HOME TO 1ST: 4.25 (02.17.19)02/17/2019 - College PREP - Lake Zurich, (Chicago), IL Wilken is a tall OF/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2021. In the field, Wilken shows good range and makes the routine plays. Getting into a more athletic fielding position can help Wilken improve defensively. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a square stance and takes a short stride. He is fluid getting into his load and hits against a strong front side. He takes a direct swing with fast bat speed, leading to loud contact and line drives. Wilken can improve defensively by consistently staying compact in his swing. On the mound, Wilken gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a loose arm and extends through his release, staying inline towards the plate. Wilken shows a three pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 75mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 58-62mph with 11-5 break. Changeup sits from 69-70mph with arm side run as he throws with deceptive arm speed. Wilken can improve as a pitcher by long tossing to build up his arm strength. With two more years to develop, Wilken has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • PBR Mchenry Pre-Season I.D.
  • 1/27/19 to 1/27/19
  • STATISTICS PITCHING MAX FASTBALL: 74 (01.27.19)FASTBALL: 71-74 (01.27.19) CURVEBALL: 60-63 (01.27.19)CHANGEUP: 67-71 (01.27.19) POSITION POSITION VELOCITY- OUTFIELD: 78 (01.27.19)EXIT VELOCITY: 83 (01.27.19) HOME TO 1ST: 4.67 (01.27.19)
  • Camp/Event
    • F
  • College Scouting Bureau (Team Max Bat) Illinois College Combine 2018
  • 6/18/18 to 6/18/18
  • Hitting (D3 Overall): Comments:  Do not bar your arms on your load  Get through the zone more  Push more with the back leg  Be explosive Fielding (D3 Overall): Comments:  Bend your knees more  Work through the ground balls  Be more explosive to the ball  Get into your crow hop more Pitching (HS Overall): Comments:  Use your legs more  Push off the mound  Do not slow up your body on your change

Training

  • Deep Impact Performance Training
  • F
  • 4 Years
  • Speed Agility, Arm Strength, Lower Body Strength. Hitting clinics and Baseball Drills Clinic. www.dipts4sports.com. Located in Mundelein, IL
  • Home Run Sports Fitness
  • F
  • 2 Years
  • Hitting, Pitching and Fielding Lessons. Located in Lake Zurich, IL
  • The Barn - Petersen School of Hitting
  • F
  • 3 Years
  • Hitting, Pitching and Outfield training. www.powerpipetraining.com. Owner Proprieter Steve Petersen is the founder of powerpipe hitting. Located in Barrington, IL

Additional Sports

  • Golf
  • F
  • 2 Years
  • Sophomore Team
  • Played myself from lower half of the team to top 3 freshman. Went 2-2 in head-to-head match play. Starting average was 55 and ending average was 48 for 9 holes.

Academics

Grades

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High School Information

High School:
Mundelein High School
State:
ILLINOIS
Enrollment:
1950
Phone:
847-949-2200

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. Freshman Year - Honors World History, Honors Biology, Honors English, Honors Geometry Sophomore Year - Honors English, Honors Algebra/Trig Junior Year - Honors Pre-Calculus, AP English, French III, AP Government
AP Classes:
Yes. AP US HISTORY AP English
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • Honor Roll FBLA
  • Award
    • Regional Conference 8th Place The National Society of High School Scholars
  • Activity
    • FBLA
  • Activity
    • Lake County Stars Volunteer FBLA State Delegate FBLA Treasurer

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Statistics

Statistic 2019 Junior Var 2018 Freshman T
Avg. .347 0.381
GP/GS 9/9
AB 23
R 6
H 8
3B 1
RBI 3
SLG% .308
BB 3
SO 2
OB% .304
SB/Attempts 3/3
Team Record 19-3
Types of Pitches FB, CB, Change Fast Ball, Changeup, Curve Ball
ERA 2.80
W-L (Pitching Record) 1-0 5-0
Appearances 4 5
Games Started 1 5
Complete Games 0
Saves 0
Innings Pitched 10
Hits 10
Runs Allowed 9
Earned Runs 4
Batter's BB 9
Batter's SO 9
 

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