Ben
Swords

10.13.16 - Verbally committed to Webster University.

2.15.16 - 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. Offensively hits from a balanced, narrow stance with a toe tap stride and average balance. Gap to gap hitter with a long, uphill path and fluid rhythm. Showed a fast bat. Showed strength thru contact with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.38. Defensively has a long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Athletic actions with fluid footwork and a quick exchange. Threw 77 mph across the infield. On the mound works form a high ¾ arm angle with a short, quick arm action. Tall and fall delivery with a closed toe landing and some rhythm. Repeats well. Feel for three pitches. Fastball sat 79-81 topping out at 82 mph for strikes. Curveball showed 11-5 shape at 65-66 mph. Changeup was firm with slight fading action at 73-75 mph.

2.16.15 - 5-foot-11, 195-pound, right-handed hitting 3B/RHP. In the field has a short arm action from a high ¾ arm slot, and slower actions. Threw 76 mph across the infield. At the plate hits from a narrow, open stance, with a toe tap to back foot stride. Pull hitter with a long, uphill swing path. 83 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.78. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm slot and occasionally comes from over the top. Short arm action with good balance. Tall and fall, online delivery with some rhythm. Fastball sat 77-79, topping out at 82 mph. Curveball with sweeping action sat 61-64 mph. Changeup flashed sink at 67-69 mph.