Florida ProCase Spotlight:OF/LHP Ben Gilbert
May 10, 2018
On May 20th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the top 2019 high school draft prospects will participate in the PBR Florida ProCase which will bring all of the draft potential candidates from throughout the state into one location to showcase their abilities in front of the professional scouting community.
Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 OF/LHP Ben Gilbert of Lake Wales HS, FL.
Ben Gilbert
Class of 2019 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Lake WalesState: FL
- Summer Team: FTB Tucci Sindone
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Height: 5-11Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
70 - 72
CB
77 - 79
CH
Position
6.76
60-yard
89
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Videos
(8/2/17)
Pitching (8/2/17)
Player News
- 2019 Newcomer Breakdowns: Classes 1-5 - Dec 23, 2019
- PBR Florida All State Teams - Jun 14, 2019
- Florida Diamond Club: East - Giants - Oct 18, 2018
- Day 3: Florida Limited Series - Jun 6, 2018
- 2018 PBR FL ProCase: Top Ten Performers - Jun 5, 2018
- PBR FL ProCase- Two Ways - May 30, 2018
- Florida ProCase Full Stat Breakdown - May 21, 2018
- Florida ProCase Spotlight:OF/LHP Ben Gilbert - May 10, 2018
- Jaden Brown Commits To Kentucky - Oct 27, 2017
- Updated Florida Class of 2019 Rankings: Risers - Sep 26, 2017
- FL Insider: Uncommitted 2019 Tracker - Sep 14, 2017
- 2017 Future Games Team Florida Breakdown - Sep 14, 2017
- Florida Five: Five Newcomers In the Updated Overall Class of 2019 Rankings - Aug 30, 2017
- FTB Tryout: Standouts - Aug 25, 2017
- Florida Five: 2017 Future Games Team Florida Standouts - Aug 8, 2017
- On The Hunt: Future Games Day 2 - Aug 4, 2017
- Team FL Future Games Player Spotlight: 2019 OF/LHP Ben Gilbert - Jul 30, 2017
- Preseason All-State: Top 10 Risers - Feb 1, 2017
- Preseason All-State Event Preview - Jan 19, 2017
- FTB Fall Tryout Notebook - Aug 26, 2016
- 2016 Florida Scout Blog - Jun 3, 2016
Scouting Report
08/20/17- Gilbert has continued to stand out and perform since the Future Games. He has consistently shown his athleticism and above average bat-to-ball skills. The swing is slightly uphill and has more power then you would think. Also ran 6.8 60 yard dash. He is still fairly new to the mound but you can see the high upside. The arm really works and is loose and whippy from a 3/4 slot. The fastball ranges from 85-87 touching 88 mph with some late life. He tends to get around the slider, but should continue to improve as he logs more innings. Also showed a feel for a changeup. The bat and athleticism will play offensively and the arm is going to make big strides as he logs innings.
08/06/17- Gilbert has a lean, athletic frame and really stood out as a two-way player throughout the week. He has a lean, twitchy frame and runs well with a 6.88 60 yard dash time that translated to the game both in the outfield and on the basepaths. The left-handed hitter has a short, simple load with a short, level swing through the zone. He has a feel for the barrel and present gap-to-gap power. On the mound, he has a loose, easy 3/4 arm action with a fastball that ranged mostly 84-86 mph touching 88 mph with a feel for a slider and changeup. Overall he is very athletic with present tools and projects.
01/21/17- The 5-foot-11, 155-pound LHP/OF still has a lot of room to fill out, but has shown that when he does he will have a chance to make a huge jump. From the outfield he has shown a big arm, topping out at 85 mph. At the plate, the left handed hitter has a good path with a quick swing and feel for the barrel. On the mound he shows a feel for pitching. With a clean ¾ arm action, repeatable delivery and showed the ability to spin the breaking ball. The fastball ranged from 81-83 and the curveball was 70 mph with good shape. Overall, the arm action and athleticism works and will make a jump as he grows and fills out.
4/5/16 - 5-foot-9, 140 pound outfielder with a lean athletic very young body. Loose easy outfield actions. Good jumps and reads. Tracks ball well. Below average arm with some carry but has a loose easy working arm that will improve with physical maturity. Quick release. Very coordinated. Loose quick bat that just lacks physical strength right now. Good looking very young outfielder whose overall game will improve with physical maturity and strength.