03/10/2024 - National Showcase - Kannapolis (Charlotte), NC Ben continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. At 2B, defensive abilities are solid as he displays clean/smooth actions. Feet are active as he works around ball and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean and presents out front. Range will increase as he improves foot quickness. Behind the dish, he presents a soft/sure mitt showing pocket awareness sticking pitches. He uses his body through the blocking process, deadening ball well out front. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.50. At the plate, hitting/power potential has improved through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball and utilizes all fields well through a line drive approach. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently.