Player Spotlight: 2018 SS Ben Funyak (Niskayuna HS)
August 9, 2016
Jared Carrier
Director of Scouting, NY
Name: Ben Funyak
High School: Niskayuna
Grad Year: 2018
Position: SS/RHP
State Rank: No. 35
Scouting Report
Eastern NY All-Star Game (September 13, 2015) Stands at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, with an athletic body build. Defensively - He has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth, soft, quick hands, throws with a low to high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball nicely, ball has lots of life throwing across the diamond, with some of range, and has accuracy on the target. Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot. He exhibits good command with a fastball max at 83 MPH. Offensively - At the plate his setup is relaxed and balanced stance, short leg lift stride, with a back load. His hands are very compact and strong, swinging on an upward tilt plane, good full extension through the ball, with a nice high finish. With his exit velo at 88 MPH, he is a player with a lot of potential for big power.
Quick Hit
"Funyak displays the physical tools along with some impressive measurables. Repeats swing; creates leverage. May be a better corner infield fit over the long term. Works downhill on the mound; with some polish he'll be a dual player at the right program. "
News on Funyak
- Initial New York 2018 Rankings Released - Nov 16, 2015
- ENY All-Star Games: Complete Player Analysis - Sep 30, 2015
- ENY All-Star Games: Positional Arm Velocities Released - Sep 18, 2015
- New York Insider: Top Performers From Our Summer Showcase Series - Sep 1, 2015
- Capital Region Open: Complete Player Analysis - Aug 19, 2015
- Capital Region Open: Complete Measureables From July 29 - Aug 3, 2015