Ben
Fitzgerald

4.8.17 - Verbally committed to UW-Whitewater.

10.9.16 - 6-foot-1, 200-pound, strong frame, outfielder. Offensively, right-handed hitter, present bat speed, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach, ability to get extension, uphill path through the zone; 91 mph exit velocity. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, explodes in lower half. Defensively, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Flashed a short, accurate from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 85 mph from the outfield. 7.54 runner in the laser timed 60.

7.15.15 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound, lean, athletic build, two-way player, right-handed hitter. Hits from an open stance, loads back, leg kick, average balance. Average bat speed, long, uphill bat path, gap-to-gap approach, 86 mph exit velocity. Defensively displayed average hands, clean exchange, plays through the ball. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, with accuracy, 85 mph from the outfield. Ran a 7.37 60-time. On the mound showed a tall-and-fall delivery, short arm action, over-the-top slot, some rhythm, landing square, athletic finish. Fastball showed some sink, 77-78 mph, touched 79 mph. Curveball had 12/6 shape, some feel for the pitch, 63-66 mph, Changeup showed arm-side-fade, thrown for strikes, 67-69 mph.

6/16/15 - 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong and athletic outfielder. Defensively the right-hander showed short arm action from high ¾, some accuracy, average strength and average hands. Threw 82 mph from outfield. Offensively this from the right side with an open setup, loads back, leg kick, and average balance. Took a short and uphill path, oppo type, and early rhythm. Exit velo 89 mph. Ran 7.39 60.