01/13/2017 - Baseball Factory All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament Ben is a strong/projectable (5'9"/175) RHP/OF who showed well during his time at the All-America Pre-Season Rookie Tournament. On the mound, this righty has an effective 3-pitch mix in which he pounds the zone with strikes. He has smooth separation and stays directional toward the plate. FB shows some cut as it now tops out at 75 mph. Breaking ball shows 10/4 shape with good action. Changeup shows sink and will get GB outs. As a hitter, Ben steps into the box with a purpose. He takes an aggressive hack, connects with strength and drives the ball with pop. He has a great eye for the zone, drawing 5 walks at the event and collecting 2 singles. He hits the ball where it's pitched and sprays it to all parts of the field. In the INF, he shows good lateral range. He makes the plays with soft/sure hands and fires accurate throws across the diamond. This 2020 grad has a ton of upside and will make an impact in a variety of ways on the diamond.