Ben
Schultz

Schultz started on the mound against Badger, pitching five innings. He allowed five hits and two walks but kept the opponent off the board, allowing no runs. He finished the appearance with nine strikeouts.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 16 in the state, listed at 6-foot-4,186-pounds with long limbs, broad and rounded shoulders with room to add physicality as he matures. Started on the mound for the Red Hawks tossing five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out nine batters while walking two. There was feel to repeat a simple and athletic delivery throughout the start, heavy fastball usage cruising at an easy 82-85 mph topping out at 86 mph, easy to see more velocity on the way as the weather warms up to pair. Occasionally mixed in an upper-60s breaking ball and a firm changeup off the fastball.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 187-pounds. Tall, athletic, and physical build with a developed lower half and plenty of room for additional strength.
Delivery: Clean, high leg tuck, works quickly in-line downhill, works in-line with level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 84-88 mph. Forward life on the fastball, drives it through areas. T2322, 2210 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Short and quick breaker with 10/4 action and shape to it. T2143, 2089 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Has feel to land, the pitch has some fading action to it. T1718, 1634 average rpm.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.20 max vertical.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 187-pounds. Tall, athletic, and physical build with a developed lower half and plenty of room for additional strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, minimal move to the ball, consistent to hitting position on time. Downhill, handsy, to and through the ball, drives it to all fields, has feel for the barrel. 69.3 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 260' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. 3/4 slot, carry to throws with accuracy.
Defense: Two hand gather, fields in front.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.20 max vertical.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 178-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Delivery: Loose, easy mover, high leg lift with tuck, tall/fall down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, loose arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 79-83 mph. Plays clean, mostly straight. T2212, 2098 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, depth. T2132, 2002 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Slight arm-side fade, feel for the zone. T1750, 1740 average rpm.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.16 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.00 max vertical.

+ Ben Schultz, RHP (Milton): Schultz owns an upside 6-foot-3, 178-pound frame. On the mound, he showed a loose and repeatable delivery with a clean and easy arm path. His fastball was up to 84.6 mph, and showed feel for his curveball that played with 11/5 shape, averaging -13.3 inches of horizontal movement and -1.5 inches of induced vertical break. He rounded out his three-pitch mix with a change-up that sat 73-75 mph, while throwing it for strikes. The right-hander would find success during gameplay tossing two scoreless innings striking out three batters while filling the zone and attacking hitters with his entire arsenal.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 161.7 pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, longer stride, gains ground to the mound. Compact into a flat path, balanced finish, controlled intent, pull-side approach. 63.7 mph bat speed with 4g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity (88.5 avg.); 294-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot. Defense: Two hand gather out front, shuffles through to target, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.55 runner in the 60-yard dash; 21.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 55.77 Edge Score.

+ RHP/INF Ben Schultz (Milton, 2028) is a very interesting two-way prospect with upside. Schutlz was measured at a long, wiry and projectable 6-foot-4, 162 pounds. On the mound, Schultz has a simple and repeatable delivery with fluid arm action through the ball from a high 3/4 creating downhill angle through the zone with the fastball up to 83 mph. He deployed a curveball with 11/5 shape and showed some feel for a developing change. With the bat, Schultz showed considerable control of his levers and the barrel through his swing and as he fills out his frame, more raw pop is on the way. There is a lot to like from the freshman.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 162-pounds. Long levers, a lot more fill coming, athletic.
Delivery: Simple controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Clean and easy out of the hand, heavy finish, has some carry. T2087, 1931 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Plays vertically, 11/5 shape with some depth. Around the zone. T1864, 1841 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Plays mostly straight, developing. T1762, 1646 average rpm.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Ben Schultz, Milton (WI), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 162-pounds. Long levers, a lot more fill coming, athletic.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, short stride, hands work back into slot. Smooth, fluid, looseness to the operation, easy, ball jumps, hitability. 63.2 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 237' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. High 3/4 slot with quickness.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady actions, long-levered, consistent actions.
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 60.24 Edge Score