FL Preseason All-State Spotlight: Tommy Benson
December 11, 2018
The Florida Preseason All State has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Florida. Over the first two years there have been over 100 committed players in attendance and counting. This event is held for the top 2019s-2022s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage.
We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today we take a look at the transfer to Florida, North Alabama recruit recruit, Tommy Benson.
You can request your invite, register and check out the full current roster HERE.
Tommy Benson
Class of 2019 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 122 / POS: 10
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: IMG AcademyState: FL
- Summer Team: White Sox Elite Training/Midwest Irish
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Statistics
Pitching
90
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
74 - 76
CB
76 - 79
CH
Position
6.82
60-yard
(09/16/20)
92
INF Velo
(12/08/18)
94
OF Velo
(09/16/20)
111
Exit Velo
(02/03/19)
Trackman - Hitting
101.0
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/16/20)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/16/20)
239
Distance (avg)
(09/16/20)
375
Distance (max)
(09/16/20)
Hard Hit %
(09/16/20)
Sweet Spot %
(09/16/20)
Line Drive %
(09/16/20)
Fly Ball %
(09/16/20)
Ground Ball %
(09/16/20)
PBR IL: Wabash Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.9
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
375
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
27.6
Hand Speed (max)
(09/16/20)
25.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/16/20)
84.2
Bat Speed (max)
(09/16/20)
78.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/16/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(09/16/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(09/16/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(09/16/20)
PBR IL: Wabash Valley JC Scout Day
Sep 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
27.6
Hand Speed (avg)
25
Bat Speed (max)
84.2
Bat Speed (avg)
78
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
(10/8/17)
Pitching (10/8/17)
(7/18/17)
(8/12/16)
Pitching (8/12/16)
Player News
- JUCO Crosscheck Scouting Reports: Wabash Valley - Sep 22, 2020
- TrackMan Leaderboard: Wabash Valley - Sep 21, 2020
- Instant Analysis: Wabash Valley Scout Day - Sep 18, 2020
- Top 10 Profiles of 2019: #3 Tommy Benson - Dec 31, 2019
- FL Preseason All-State: 1st Team All-State - Feb 18, 2019
- FL Preseason All State: Middle Infielder Analysis - Feb 12, 2019
- Preseason Power25 Countdown: No 1 IMG Academy - Feb 11, 2019
- The Rode Show: 2019 Super 60 - Feb 5, 2019
- Super 60 Spotlight: Tommy Benson - Feb 1, 2019
- FL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Team Blue - Jan 31, 2019
- FL Preseason All-State Spotlight: Tommy Benson - Dec 11, 2018
- Quick Hits: Hoosier Holilday Showcase - Dec 10, 2018
- Unsigned Senior Spotlight: SS/RHP Tommy Benson - Dec 11, 2017
- GPA Games: Top Overall Prospects - Sep 15, 2016
- GPA Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 14, 2016
- GPA Games: Infielder Analysis - Sep 13, 2016
- GPA Games: Outfielder Analysis - Sep 12, 2016
Recent News
Scouting Report
10/8/17: 6-foot-1, 180 pound infielder continues to impress with his arm strength and athleticism. Unsigned senior topped 90 across the infield with accuracy. Moves well laterally with soft hands up the middle. Plays through the ball with quick exchange into a loose, high 3/4 slot. On the mound, Benson ran the fastball up to 90 with some arm side sink. Breaking ball has 10/4 shape with average feel. Works down the mound in direction with some rhythm. Short, quick arm swing. Currently a thrower with feel for the strike zone, will need to develop off-speed. At the plate, starts with an open athletic setup. Short stride while hands load back. Quick barrel turn. Produced line drives to all fields. Twitchy movements. Lower half needs refined. Very athletic, high-energy player.
7/18/17: The 6-foot, 175 pound senior has filled out since the last showcase he attended in 2016, gaining 20 pounds since last August. The SS/RHP showcased some pop from the right side at the plate with long, loose levers working through the zone creating 87 mph exit velo off the bat. Starts slightly open with a small foot lift to close and load. Gets into a strong hitting position with hands just off the back shoulder and barrell in strong loaded position. Back elbow and knee work together to contact, with front elbow at times barring and hands drifting away, creating longer path to ball. Showcased above average bat speed and barrel through the zone, with some pull side pop at times. Athletic setup and base in the box, with good lower half. Tendency to jump out of swing when front foot landed too narrow. Hit at showcase only from the right side. Athletic shortstop that showcased easy actions and good lateral movement. Upper body closed to throw. Loose, low ¾ arm action across the diamond with carry, topping at 87 mph. Ran a 6.98 60 at the event. Unsigned senior with good tools.
8.12.16 - 5-foot-11, 150-pound switch hitting utility player. From the left side hits from an upright, slightly open stance with a low hand set. Line drive hitter with a short stride. 74 mph exit velocity left-handed. Form the right side showed more pop with 86 mph exit velocity from a tee. 5.33 runner down the line. Defensively has a long arm action from a ¾ slot. Throws showed carry from the outfield at 87 mph. In the infield showed solid actions with a loose arm action. Threw 84 mph across the infield. On the mound works from a ¾ arm angle with a short, loose arm action. Drop and drive delivery with a collapse on the backside. Fastball showed running action at 85-86 mph. Curveball has sweeping action at 65-69 mph.