Benjamin
Gonzalez

Gonzalez is a catcher with a projectable frame and had an offensive day that got better as it went on. Standing 5-foot-11, 150 pounds, he has a lengthy, wiry build with plenty of room to add strength as he matures physically. The workout went well, as he posted a 92.1 mph max exit velocity, an 84 mph average exit velocity, and a 309-foot max distance. He struggled to find his timing during the first round of batting practice but made clear adjustments in the second. Behind the plate, Gonzalez recorded pop times ranging from 1.95-2.00 with 76 mph arm strength, having previously touched 80 mph at the 2025 State Games. The game action was even better than the workout. Gonzalez finished 2-for-3, with one of the harder base hits for an RBI single to center field and an RBI double down the right-field line, the double coming against one of the better arms on the day. His approach stood out as much as the results. In his first at-bat he was frozen by a 2-strike CB for a strikeout. After getting frozen by a two-strike curveball for a strikeout in his first at-bat, Gonzalez wasted no time making the adjustment, staying back on a breaking ball his next time up and lining an RBI single to center field. In his third, he stayed on a fastball and drove it down the right-field line for a stand-up RBI double. Defensively, his actions were clean throughout, as he kept the ball in front, worked with a smooth transfer, stole strikes, and threw out one of the quicker runners at the event.

Benjamin Gonzalez, Warren High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP Athletic catcher with fast defensive actions and a developing offensive profile as strength continues to come.
Body: 5-11, 147-pounds. Long, lean build with wiry athleticism and significant room to add size and strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced base with the lead foot slightly open. Back elbow works lower as the hands stay loose in the setup. Uses an aggressive leg lift to initiate the load, gathering into the backside as the body coils. Hands work with some length before accelerating through the zone. Hips fire efficiently while he maintains an upright posture through contact.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.0 mph. 338' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Compact, quick arm stroke from a three-quarter slot. Ball comes out fast with a clean release and consistent carry.
Defense: 1.97-2.12 pop times. Explodes out of the crouch with urgency, getting into throwing position quickly. Displays athletic movement patterns behind the plate with fluid footwork and confident catch-and-throw actions.
ATH: 7.91 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 61.45 Edge Score

Benjamin Gonzalez, Warren High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP Great presence behind the dish with a quick and smooth swing.
Body: 6-0, 147-pounds. Lean frame with a projectable build. Lots of room to gain mass.
Hit: RHH. Comfortable stance that leads into a bigger leg kick and load. Gets in the slot well and stays on plane. Has a scissor kick with the lower half to generate power and bat speed. Gap-to-gap approach with a line-drive swing. Stays inside the ball and hits balls hard the other way.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 307' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Very accurate and whippy arm. Uses both a long hop and no hop approach.
Defense: 1.95-2.10 pop times. Strong hands and athletic behind the dish. Dominant presence.
ATH: 7.70 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.20 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.30 max vertical.

Benjamin Gonzalez, Warren High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP Athletic backstop with quick actions behind the dish and building strength along the way.
Body: 5-11, 142-pounds. Lean, wiry frame with long levers. Room to fill.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, balanced stance. Front foot is offset. Back elbow pointed downward towards the ground. Loose upper half. High leg kick. Compacts body during load. Casts hands heavily. Loads into back leg. Rotates hips well. Stays tall during swing. 63.3 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.2 mph. 337' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. 3/4 arm slot. Loose, short arm action. Quick release.
Defense: 2.00-2.02 pop times. Quick pop-up from stance. Gets in throwing position with urgency. Athletic actions.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.93 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 55.99 Edge Score