Benjamin
Simpson

Showcased a long 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame with room to fill out as he matures and present athleticism. The left-handed hitter begins with a tall, slightly-open stance utilizing a knee-knock stride to initiate his swing. Demonstrated some sink into the lower half while the hips yank slightly off the ball to the pull-side. Displayed feel for his hands entering the zone through a slightly uphill path off the tee while hitting into a stiff front side, registering a 78 mph bat-exit velocity. Recorded a 7.15 60-yard dash. The first baseman featured long movements out of a low gravity setup with adequate feel around the bag. A quick first step created range to the glove side. Notched accurate 72 mph throws out of a long and fluid, high ¾ arm-slot.

6-Foot-1, 175-Pound frame, ran a 7.08, Offensively; even set, big load, closed landing, toe tap to leg lift, loses stability in ground to contact, barrel up and down at foot strike, loses stability in front foot after contact, big swing, short finish, pull side power, 80 mph exit velo, Defensively; fingers up to field, slight bend to field, funnel to chest, long arm action, over the top slot, average carry, 71 mph arm strength.

Pitching: high 3.4 slot, average arm speed, long arm action, slight stab in back, spin off front foot at release, closed toe land, short front side, early tuck front side, fastball 73-75 mph, straight action, stays arm side, curveball 62-67 mph, 1-7 shape, early action, gradual break, short action, change up 62-64 mph, fastball arm speed, controlled arm side, stays arm side.