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2016 South Top Prospect Showcase
Ben Wangrin is a 2017 2B/3B, IF with a 5-11 180 lb. frame from Austin, TX who attends McCallum High School. Medium athletic frame with broad shoulders and a strong, mature look with strength throughout. Ran a 7.23 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, fields the ball out front and funnels well, moves well to ball and gets into a good fielding position behind it, extra step moving into release with a longer gather, gets on top of throws and shows strength on throws across diamond. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high back elbow in the box. Upper body dominant swing, full swing path coming through the zone and creates contact out front. Shows fluidity to hands in swing and projects with lower half incorporated into swing, hands work well in swing and repeats nicely, occasionally gets uphill with swing path, short stride moving into contact, works the middle and pull side parts of the field with comfort.