Ascent Scout Day Spotlight: 2023 OF/1B Ben Bolhouse (Kennett)

#Uncommitted ‘23 OF @BenBolhouse (Kennett) carries ATH at 6-1, 190lbs w/ a high power ceiling. Went backside, opposite field HR at #FutureGames for Team PA, adding bat-speeds into the low 80’s.

T104 mph exit and hitterish. @AscentAthlete_ @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/r3CKAL5Gqa

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) August 25, 2021

Then added an accurate, lengthy 86 mph arm with easy corner OF projection. pic.twitter.com/Csbvv0VN5Y

— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) August 25, 2021

‘23 OF Ben Bolhouse (Kennett / @AscentAthlete_) stands confidently in a PHYS frame with a quick start out of the gate. Down to a 6.95 best 60-yard and poses middle of the order consideration. pic.twitter.com/DGlWr6dkGB

— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) August 25, 2021

 

Physical: Athletic 6-foot-1, 190lb frame with good proportions and noticeable strength that translates to all phases. 7.11 runner in the 60-yard dash. 

Offensively: LHH - Started from a wide, loose stance with the hands starting tight by the ear. Utilized a stretched load position back to the shoulder, coupled with a repeatable leg lift stride in order to initiate a high-intent swing through a flat, twitchy path with noticeable extension at impact. Posted a mostly lofty approach, accruing extra-base hits throughout his batting practice round to the RCF part of the field (102 mph peak bat-exit, 335 foot batted ball distance). Showcased a 46% fly ball rate and 55% hard hit rate pointing towards easy middle of the order projection at the next level. 

Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed simple actions on the approach, getting around and down through the ball at the fielding window with medium posture/above-average pace. Fielded off the inside of the right foot and funneled inward quickly to a consistent exchange position; released accurately with slight arm-side run from a medium ¾ slot (83 mph arm).