Ben
Crawford

Ben Crawford: C/1B, (2024) Fairfield Ludlowe, CT. Dickinson College Commit, 6-foot-2, 210-pound mature strong frame. Above average at the plate, Crawford was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 97 mph. (78.5 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. Produced tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side up the middle approach. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; showed a twitchy transfer, soft next level hands, and athletic quick feet. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.82-1.98. Above average flexibility and athletic flexible setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Showed really well, still recovering from a small hamstring pull.

Exit Velocity: 97 mph

Arm Velocity: 78 mph

5-foot-8, 130-pound ['slim', 'athletic']. Smooth in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Has above average bat speed, flat swing plane and high finish. He produced loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 73 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and fluid feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 68 mph; had a twitchy exchange, quick footwork, and sure hands. had consistent pop times of 2.34-2.38. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.

Exit Velocity: 79 mph

Arm Velocity: 68 mph

Home to 1st: 4.61