Benji
Hidalgo

3/20/17- 5-foot-4, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. #24 ranked player in MN 2018 class. 7.38 runner. Balanced hitter in box, some length to swing but barrel is long through zone, works gap to gap, contact hitter, works to get on base, 81 mph exit velocity. Above avg. fielder with good first step, works through ball, confident in field and covers ground, 71 mph arm strength from outfield.

2016 Future Games- 5-foot-4, 150-pound left-handed hitting outfielder. Small compact frame. High OBP% guy who ran a 7.48 60, was 70 mph from the outfield, and recorded a 71 mph exit velocity. Square stance, controlled double tap trigger, works top half of baseball, consistent solid contact, works counts offensively, mid/pull approach with line drives and ground balls. Fields and track fly balls well in OF. Lacks arm strength and carry; arm is playable with accuracy to bag.

4/16/16- Proto-type lead-off hitter/centerfielder. Hard mid/pull contact. Works to stay on top of ball. 4.3/4.4 runner home to first. Well above avg. outfielder with great routes and angles. Easily covered gap to gap and made numerous above avg. catches in gaps.