Ben
Clark

Ben Clark: C/RHP, (2023) New Albany, OH. Oakland Commit, 5-foot-10, 185-pound. (71.9 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Had quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 83 mph; has consistent feet, soft hands, and a natural transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.81-1.90 pop time. Clean setup with some flexibility. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.03 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

 C/RHP, (2023) New Albany, OH. Oakland Commit, 5-foot-10, 185-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 93 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural transfer, and sure hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.89-1.97. Calm setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Clocked a time of 7.18 in the 60-yard dash. 

Ben Clark: C/RHP, (2023) New Albany, OH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound. During batting practice, Clark's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; had consistent footwork, a fluid transfer, and soft hands. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.87-1.95 pop time. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.14. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 85-87 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2128). He shows fading action on his changeup (79-80). His 10/4 slider (80-80) shows late tight action. (Max spin 1993; Avg 1984).

Ben Clark: C/2B, (2023) New Albany, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Clark's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth quick load, then uses a leg kick. Has above average bat speed and level swing plane. Movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 78 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic consistent feet. Displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.91-1.97. Above average flexibility and narrow setup. On the mound, showed a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 85-87 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Showed a 11/5 curveball (74-75) with plus action. Has fading action and arm side command on his changeup (82-83). 

Hit:Smooth moves prior to launch. Aggressive launch with a level path to contact. Efficient stroke in general that plays to all fields. Regular line drive production in BP. Above 70mph bat speed according to blast. Power:Line drive pop with gap abilities. Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles. Max BP Exit Velocity:88 mph Max BP Distance: 311ft Field: Showed well behind the dish. Smoother actions with quick feet and above average exchange skills. Throw: Ball jumps, above average strength. Defensive Projection: C.

Body Type: 5-foot-7, 125-pound thin frame.
Swing Mechanics:  Simple load with minimal movement while keeping his hands loaded.
Hit:  Level bat path that works inside the baseball and goes to all fields. Produces backspin to the middle part of the field.
Power:  Line drive guy right now with more to come.
Offensive Projection:  TBD.
Field:  At the catcher position he has an open stance with quick feet.  Receives and blocks the baseball well.  Good feel back there. Uses good tempo in the infield with smoother actions throughout. Hands look reliable, displaying above average ball skills for class.
Throw:  High-3/4 righty that has a loose arm that will support easy velocity as strength arrives.
Defensive Projection:  C/OF.