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Uncommitted Spotlight- '17 Ben Wahlen, RHP/OF, Hopkins

October 10, 2016

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Minnesota

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Benjamin Wahlen 

Name: Ben Wahlen
Position: RHP/OF
Class: 2017
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds
High School: Hopkins
PBR MN Rank: #52 in MN 2017 Rankings

Evaluation:  6/20/16- 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Lean projectable build with wiry strength. Controlled athletic delivery. Lands firm across body, hides baseball, with cross-fire delivery to plate. Good command of strike zone. Fastball shows life at 82-84 mph with good hand speed. Quality spin and shape on 12/6 breaking ball. 7.29 runner. Shows loose line drive swing with balance. Good extension through contact, consistent solid contact, and uses whole field. 81 mph exit velocity. Active in outfield with good footwork and routes to ball. Long arm action with solid carry and accuracy to target. 88 mph arm strength.

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
WAHLEN: Ohio U., Augustana, St. Cloud State, Southwest MN State, Iowa Central CC, Ellsworth CC, Iowa Lakes CC, DMACC, Indian Hills.

PBR: Have you taken any visits? Do you have any scheduled in the near future?
WAHLEN: I have visited Southwest Minnesota State University, Iowa Central, Ellsworth CC, Iowa Lakes, and scheduled to visit DMACC so far. I have planned visits to St Cloud State and Augustana.

PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
WAHLEN: I am looking for a school that has a strong science program that challenges me academically as well as a baseball program where I have the best fit and where my game can be further elevated and pushed to my highest level.

PBR: What were some of the highlights of your junior year?
WAHLEN: This spring I earned a 0.7 ERA over 20 plus innings. I earned All-Conference honorable mention and one of my personal highlights was throwing a 2-hit complete game shutout. I got the opportunity to play on a summer team where I was part of one of the best teams I've ever played with. Having that experience, I'm driven to repeat that during my time at college.

PBR: What are your goals for this year? 
WAHLEN: Continue to finish strong in high school, put on some more weight and develop physically, and make myself desirable to colleges that fit both my academic and athletic goals. I would also like to be a leader with my high school team by being a captain that my team can look up to and learn from. This year I'd like to see my team advance to State and complete my high school career on a high note.

PBR: Do you play any other sports?
WAHLEN: I have played lots of sports growing up and in high school play in an intramural basketball league in the winter. I enjoy the differences in the games as well as the team aspect of both baseball and basketball. I also like outdoor activities, including bowhunting, bird hunting, and fishing.

PBR: GPA/ACT/SAT?
WAHLEN: I have a 2.9 GPA and 25 on my ACT.
 

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