Prep Baseball Report

Florida ProCase Spotlight:OF/LHP Ben Gilbert


Mike Maerz
Director of Florida Operations/Area Scout



On May 20th, 2018 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, the top 2019 high school draft prospects will participate in the PBR Florida ProCase which will bring all of the draft potential candidates from throughout the state into one location to showcase their abilities in front of the professional scouting community. 

Leading up to the event we will highlight each upcoming participant through their own individual spotlight which includes video, reports, and more. Today we take a look at 2019 OF/LHP Ben Gilbert of Lake Wales HS, FL. 


Ben Gilbert

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Lake Wales
    State: FL
  • Summer Team: FTB Tucci Sindone
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
88
Max FB
86 - 88
FB
70 - 72
CB
77 - 79
CH
Position
6.76
60-yard
89
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo

Scouting Report

08/20/17- Gilbert has continued to stand out and perform since the Future Games. He has consistently shown his athleticism and above average bat-to-ball skills. The swing is slightly uphill and has more power then you would think. Also ran 6.8 60 yard dash. He is still fairly new to the mound but you can see the high upside. The arm really works and is loose and whippy from a 3/4 slot. The fastball ranges from 85-87 touching 88 mph with some late life. He tends to get around the slider, but should continue to improve as he logs more innings. Also showed a feel for a changeup. The bat and athleticism will play offensively and the arm is going to make big strides as he logs innings.

08/06/17- Gilbert has a lean, athletic frame and really stood out as a two-way player throughout the week. He has a lean, twitchy frame and runs well with a 6.88 60 yard dash time that translated to the game both in the outfield and on the basepaths. The left-handed hitter has a short, simple load with a short, level swing through the zone. He has a feel for the barrel and present gap-to-gap power. On the mound, he has a loose, easy 3/4 arm action with a fastball that ranged mostly 84-86 mph touching 88 mph with a feel for a slider and changeup. Overall he is very athletic with present tools and projects.  

01/21/17- The 5-foot-11, 155-pound LHP/OF still has a lot of room to fill out, but has shown that when he does he will have a chance to make a huge jump. From the outfield he has shown a big arm, topping out at 85 mph. At the plate, the left handed hitter has a good path with a quick swing and feel for the barrel. On the mound he shows a feel for pitching. With a clean ¾ arm action, repeatable delivery and showed the ability to spin the breaking ball. The fastball ranged from 81-83 and the curveball was 70 mph with good shape. Overall, the arm action and athleticism works and will make a jump as he grows and fills out.

4/5/16 - 5-foot-9, 140 pound outfielder with a lean athletic very young body. Loose easy outfield actions. Good jumps and reads. Tracks ball well. Below average arm with some carry but has a loose easy working arm that will improve with physical maturity. Quick release. Very coordinated. Loose quick bat that just lacks physical strength right now. Good looking very young outfielder whose overall game will improve with physical maturity and strength.