2021 Future Games Spotlight: Ben Leikam
September 11, 2021
The 2021 PBR Future Games has come and gone. The event featured the top uncommitted 2023 and 2024 players around the country representing their home state in front of over 350+ college coaches. Team Colorado had high energy and talented squad who showcased their abilities all week. Team Colorado went 3-0 with wins over PBR Select, Oklahoma and Utah. Just as impressive, was our players' individual GPA’s. Their futures are bright as the true definition of student-athletes.
Post event, we plan on highlighting ALL of our Future Team members.
Today, we highlight: Ben Leikam.
2023, Ben Leikam, Valor Christian, (Colorado Yard Dogs) The strong armed left-handed pitcher continues to make strides in his delivery and approach. Uses attacking up tempo approach. Ben has demonstrated 90+ with his fastball with arm side run. A plus slider with some downward plane and very good changeup at 81-82 give Ben complementary offspeed pitches. Arm has short backside arc with extended follow through with momentum to third base side. High ceiling as he adds strength and continues to refine.
Upcoming Fall Schedule
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Colorado Fall Future Prospects Showcase | CO | 10/03 | University of Colorado - Colorado Springs |
| Colorado Fall I.D. | CO | 10/03 | University of Colorado - Colorado Springs |
Scouting Report
Ben Leikam, Valor, 2023 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6’2” 195LBS
Run: 7.31 Hit: LHH with open stance. Has a small toe tap to stride. Hands have minimal movement on stride. Tends to jump out on his front side. Will benefit from staying back just a little longer.Exit Velo: 95 mph Power: Pull side power. But showed the ability to hit it to all parts of the field. Arm: Long ¾ arm action Outfield velo: 86. Defense: Does a good job coming through the ball and fielding the ball off to his side. Showed good arm strength and athleticism.
Ben Leikam, Valor, 2023
LHP with a small side step into a toe tap. Has a high controlled leg lift. Uses a small coil at the top to generate power. Front foot lands neutral to the plate. Has a long arcing arm action. Threw all of his pitches with conviction. FB was 83-86 with low spin. Therefore had good sink to the ball. CH was 72-74 and CB was 64-66 with good action. Big frame with huge upside. Potential to add velo. Player to follow.