Ben
Norman

8/9/15- 6-foot-2, 170-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. 6.78 runner. Lean athletic body. Good rhythm in load. Whippy bat. Loose swing. Pulls off occasionally at contact. Ball jumps off bat at contact. 85 mph exit velocity. Shows good athleticism in outfield. Confident fielder. Long strides. Covers ground. Above avg. carry and accuracy from long loose arm action. 83 mph arm strength. Committed after event to U. of Iowa.

3/15/15- 6-foot-2, 165-pound left-handed hitting outfielder with lean athletic build who ran a 7.07 60. Square stance with medium/long stride. Some collapse with stride length. Hands will drift down in load but shows loose hands and ability with bat. Mid-pull approach with flashes of ability to drive baseball to oppo gap. 79 mph exit velocity. Shows decent feet and glove in outfield. Mid ¾ release with some arm quickness. Carry was average with ok accuracy to target. Would benefit from cleaning up front half when throwing and improve momentum to target. 81 mph arm strength from outfield.

Notes- October 2014
Athletic outfielder with loose rangy actions. Low-mid 80's arm strength from outfield. Bat has whip through zone. 6.9 runner in 60. Projectable player.