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Player Spotlight: 2018 SS Ben Funyak (Niskayuna HS)

August 9, 2016

Jared CarrierBen Funyak
Director of Scouting, NY

Name: Ben Funyak
High School: Niskayuna
Grad Year: 2018
Position: SS/RHP
State Rank: No. 35

Scouting Report
Eastern NY All-Star Game (September 13, 2015) Stands at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, with an athletic body build.  Defensively - He has a smooth approach through the ball, with smooth, soft, quick hands, throws with a low to high 3/4 arm action, plays through the ball nicely, ball has lots of life throwing across the diamond, with some of range, and has accuracy on the target.  Pitching - On the mound, he uses a simple side step, balanced delivery, arm action is fairly clean and loose, throws with an over the top arm slot. He exhibits good command with a fastball max at 83 MPH.  Offensively - At the plate his setup is relaxed and balanced stance, short leg lift stride, with a back load.  His hands are very compact and strong, swinging on an upward tilt plane, good full extension through the ball, with a nice high finish.  With his exit velo at 88 MPH, he is a player with a lot of potential for big power.

Quick Hit
"Funyak displays the physical tools along with some impressive measurables. Repeats swing; creates leverage. May be a better corner infield fit over the long term. Works downhill on the mound; with some polish he'll be a dual player at the right program. "

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