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Model Last Run Sep 25, 2026 · 2:59 PM ET

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Player profile

Ben Hess

NYY · AA · P IL(60-Day)

New York Yankees · Age at assessment: 24.1 · Bats: R · Throws: R

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Pitch quality translating

Current bat-missing results are broadly aligned with the verified pitch-quality expectation

High Confidence · 99%
PB Rank#723
Prospect Score60
Median58
Performance49
Trend0.0%

Why the player is here

  • Best pitch grade 60; dominance evidence sits near the 53th percentile for comparable pitchers
  • K/9 is 10.3

Context for this assessment, not a verified explanation for movement between model runs.

Tool vs observed results

Percentile scale
Stuff-13.3 percentile gap
Expected 67 Observed 53
Command+3.7 percentile gap
Expected 42 Observed 45

Verified tool expectations alongside results for comparable players. Percentiles are not scouting grades.

Model history

Median movement
First recorded 64 Latest recorded 58
68 61 54 2026-06-04 · Median 64 2026-06-05 · Median 64 2026-06-06 · Median 64 2026-06-07 · Median 64 2026-06-08 · Median 64 2026-06-09 · Median 64 2026-06-10 · Median 64 2026-06-11 · Median 64 2026-06-12 · Median 64 2026-06-13 · Median 64 2026-06-14 · Median 64 2026-06-15 · Median 64 2026-06-16 · Median 64 2026-06-17 · Median 64 2026-06-18 · Median 64 2026-06-19 · Median 64 2026-06-20 · Median 64 2026-06-21 · Median 64 2026-06-22 · Median 64 2026-06-23 · Median 64 2026-06-24 · Median 64 2026-06-25 · Median 64 2026-06-26 · Median 64 2026-06-28 · Median 64 2026-06-29 · Median 64 2026-06-30 · Median 64 2026-07-01 · Median 64 2026-07-03 · Median 62 2026-07-05 · Median 62 2026-07-07 · Median 62 2026-07-09 · Median 62 2026-07-11 · Median 62 2026-07-12 · Median 62 2026-07-14 · Median 62 2026-07-16 · Median 62 2026-07-21 · Median 63 2026-07-22 · Median 63 2026-07-23 · Median 63 2026-07-24 · Median 63 2026-07-25 · Median 63 2026-07-26 · Median 64 2026-07-27 · Median 64 2026-07-28 · Median 64 2026-07-29 · Median 64 2026-07-30 · Median 64 2026-07-31 · Median 64 2026-08-01 · Median 64 2026-08-03 · Median 64 2026-08-05 · Median 64 2026-08-07 · Median 64 2026-08-08 · Median 63 2026-08-09 · Median 63 2026-08-10 · Median 63 2026-08-11 · Median 63 2026-08-13 · Median 63 2026-08-14 · Median 63 2026-08-16 · Median 63 2026-08-17 · Median 63 2026-08-18 · Median 63 2026-08-19 · Median 63 2026-08-20 · Median 63.1 2026-08-27 · Median 58 2026-08-28 · Median 58 2026-09-01 · Median 58 2026-09-02 · Median 58 2026-09-03 · Median 58 2026-09-05 · Median 58 2026-09-06 · Median 58 2026-09-09 · Median 58 2026-09-14 · Median 58.2 2026-09-15 · Median 58 2026-09-16 · Median 58 2026-09-17 · Median 58 2026-09-18 · Median 58 2026-09-19 · Median 58 2026-09-21 · Median 58 2026-09-22 · Median 58 2026-09-24 · Median 58 2026-09-25 · Median 58 2026-06-04 2026-09-25

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Metrics to follow

K/9 10.3

Primary bat-missing indicator

Definition

Strikeouts recorded per nine innings pitched

K-BB% 13.7%

Separates dominance from walk cost

Definition

Strikeout percentage minus walk percentage, a compact measure of pitcher dominance and control

BB/9 4.8

Shows whether control is limiting the arsenal

Definition

Walks allowed per nine innings pitched. Lower is generally better

Next checkpointRecheck K/9, K-BB%, and BB/9 after the next 20 innings

2026 season

Current season · regular season
G16
IP56.2
ERA4.45
WHIP1.45
K/910.3
BB/94.8
K-BB%13.7%

Somerset Patriots · AA · Updated

Scouting Scenario Range

Model Range0.0%
535863
LowMedianHigh
206099
Performance 49

Profile Context

RiskLow Risk · 22
MLB / Model Watch
Confidence91
TypePitcher

Backtested Forecasts

Separate from scouting grades
2027 MiLB production47.8
Historical 80% error band23–73
MLB arrival in 3 years17%
Productive MLB role in 3 years2%

The next-season score assumes at least 20 IP. A productive MLB role means a regular playing-time season with above-average measured hitting or pitching production. This is not a WAR forecast.

Scouting Tools

Source: Verified public scouting report
Fastball icon
Fastball55Avg
Slider icon
Slider60Above Avg
Curveball icon
Curveball60Above Avg
Changeup icon
Changeup45Fringe
Command icon
Control45Fringe
Overall icon
Overall50Avg

Tool Profile

Tool ProfileFastballSliderCurveballChangeupCommand20-80 grade scaleArchetype: Curveball-Driven

Player Stats

Recent regular season
PeriodTeamLevelWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIPK/9
Last 7 daysNo recent game logs available
Last 30 daysNo recent game logs available
Year-by-year regular season
YearTeamLevelWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIPK/9
2026Somerset PatriotsAA344.451616056.2523728730651.4510.32
2025Somerset PatriotsAA312.7077036.2221311113450.9511.05
2025Hudson Valley RenegadesHigh-A433.511515066.2433026233941.1412.69
20252 teams · TotalAll levels743.2222220103.16543373461391.0712.11

Regular season only. Totals combine team and level stints. Recent windows overlap and use cached game logs. Stats refreshed: 2026-09-25T14:54:05.

Checklist appearances

  • 2024 Bowman Draft · First Bowman · First autograph
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