LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 National Showcase
Ben Barrett is a 2022 RHP/3B with a 6-4 210 lb. frame from Orlando, FL who attends The First Academy. Extra-large, athletic frame with square shoulders and plenty of physical projection remaining moving forward. Ran a 6.72 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, starts on the first base side of the rubber, remains online with direction coming down the mound, arm speed through the back side and gets up to a three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 92 mph, projects for more moving forward, heater shows finish through the zone when on top of the ball showing steep plane. Will continue to develop consistency to release, shows a feel for changeup at 75 mph, will slow on its release at time; curveball shows 11-5 shape with some depth and shape up to 77 mph. Stays low on the approach to the ball in the infield, fields it out front, actions will keep refining, carry on throws across the diamond stands out. Right-handed hitter, begins with a wide base and a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; loads hands back at start of swing, utilizes physical strength to get the barrel through the zone on time. Generates lift out front at point of contact, incorporates lower half well and shows leverage out front, easy power off of the barrel and can work to the gaps with carry.