Benji
Perez

Benji Perez: SS/OF, (2023) Johnstown Monroe, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic physical frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick and shows a loose uphill swing plane. Up the middle fly ball approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; has a clean lengthy exchange, smooth fluid feet, and soft hands. Athletic in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 83 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft consistent hands, and athletic fluid footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a very quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.99.   

Benji Perez: SS/2B, (2023) Johnstown Monroe, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. At the plate, Perez's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, showed a short simple swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 82 mph. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 85 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. The athletic recruit showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.92. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2055). His 11/5 curveball (65-66) had slurvey action. (Max spin 2316; Avg 2241).

Benji Perez: SS/RHP, (2023) Johnstown Monroe, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a controlled small load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is average and shows a simple swing plane. Line drive approach. Athletic in the infield, displayed a velocity of 79 mph; has athletic feet, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 79 mph; shows consistent hands, average feet, and a natural exchange. Capable on the mound, showed an compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed a tall balance point. Curveball (63-65 mph).Sat with his fastball at 72-76 mph.

2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Uses a back load to hands during leg lift timing trigger. Efficient stroke that should only get better as he adds strength. All fields approach.
Power: Contact type bat presently.
Offensive Projection: Top of the lineup.
Field: Plays with good tempo in the outfield. Ball skills are on par for class. Also worked out in the infield where he looked more at home. Hands work well and he plays with solid rhythm. Sure-handed defender.
Throw: Clean arm with more strength to come.
Defensive Projection: UTL.

2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Young right-hander with an easier delivery. Compact arm through a high-3/4 slot. Much more to come as he develops physically.
Fastball: Some arm side life to it with sink when down in the zone. 66-68 mph.
Fastball Spin Rates: 1800-2000.
Curveball: 11/5 shape with gradual action. Big bender at 55-58 mph.
Curveball Spin Rates: 1600-1800.
Changeup: Maintains most of his arm speed on the offering that is mostly true through the zone.
Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part.

Body Type: 5-foot-7, 120-pound thin and athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple load with minimal movement into his back leg.  Keeps his hands loose and loaded.
Hit:  Level bat path that gets inside the baseball and works to all fields. Vertical barrel launch gives him a running start into contact.
Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come with physical maturation.
Offensive Projection:  Top of the lineup guy. 77.8 mph off the bat in BP.
Field: In the infield he plays low with quick feet and above average ball skills. Very sure-handed defender.
Throw: ¾ righty with developing strength.
Defensive Projection:  MIF. How arm develops will likely determine which side of the field he ends up on.

Body Type: 5-foot-7, 120-pound thin and athletic frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Easy delivery with consistent tempo. High-¾ right-hander with a clean arm that should easily support velo gains as strength arrives. Linear lower half that creates solid direction.
Fastball: 62-65 mph. Mostly true through the zone. 1500-1700 spin rate guy with mid 80s spin efficiency.
Curveball: 50-53 mph. Spins a big, 11/5 shaped breaking ball with gradual action through the zone. Looks to have feel for the offering, using the pitch to get ahead and to put away.
Changeup:
Pitchability: Strike thrower for the most part. 

Body Type: 5-foot-4, 105-pounds with small, athletic frame

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: On the mound he has a timing mechanism with his back foot, which leads into his leg lift, has decent weight transitions, loose high ¾ arm slot, throws downhill.

Fastball: FB is straight with little to no run (62-64)

Curveball: CB has slowed gradual 12/6 break (53-55)

Changeup: CH is developing, slow casual drop (60-61)

Pitchability: Pitches are still developing, stays around the zone, will fill out body

Role: Reliever

Additional Comments: Velocity will increase as he matures and fills out his body

Hit: The RHH incorporates athletic movements in swing. Has a high leg kick with a small hand to shoulders load. Hands stay strong through zone

Power: Displayed the ability to hit to all fields, plus bat control and some pop

Offensive Projections: Top/Back half of order (66 exit velocity)

Run: 8.11 (60-yard dash)

Field: Showed average arm strength from across the diamond, with good glove work and footwork. Plays behind the ball and tends to close himself off at times. All throws were accurate

Defensive Projection: RHP or SS