Ben
Thoma

6/20/16- 5-foot-11, 205-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.94 runner. Wide stance, good balance, line drive swing plane, compact swing to contact, spray hitter and uses both sides of field. 79 mph exit velocity. Flexible behind plate, plays with energy, Solid receiver middle/in. Aggressive blocker. 76 mph arm strength with above avg. carry. 2.13-2.3 pop times around bag with throws. Drop and drive delivery. Longer arm action. Throws strikes with moderate effort. Fastball had cutting action at 81-83 mph. Shows ability to land 11/5 breaking ball for strikes.

2/27/16- 5-foot-11, 205-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Strong compact build. Slight crouch in square stance. Short stride. Some stiffness to swing. Pull approach with avg./ok pop in bat. 83 mph exit velocity. Wide stance with solid mobility. Avg. receiver. Some length to release with above avg. arm strength. 78 mph throws with 2.07 pop times.