Ben
Wilhite

8/16/14 - 6-foot, 165 pound prospect, athletic frame, showed improved speed with 4.60 home to first base time and improved 86 mph tee exit velocity.  Right-handed hitter, open stance, squares front side with short stride, good rhythm, level swing path, middle of the field approach, went 1-for-5 in game play with a stolen base.  Defensively showed slightly improved arm strength at 75 mph, short high ¾ release, gets rid of ball quickly, soft hands, good lateral movement and body control, continues to make strides at each event.

2/16/14 - 6-foot, 165-pound prospect with athletic build, has made the transition from primary third baseman to primary second baseman which is better suited for present arm strength, hands work defensively, showed an accurate arm across the infield at 74 mph.  At the plate, hits from an open setup and squares front side with a short stride, level swing plane with a mid-field approach, line drive type hitter, maintains good balance throughout swing, showed an increase in bat speed with 84 mph tee exit velocity (80 at previous event), showed improved 60 yard time at 7.39.

2/18/13 - 5-foot-10, 175-pound prospect, shows good hands, room to improve footwork and lateral movement, accurate arm at 74 mph across the field.  At the plate, starts with open stance, small stride, gets some lower half involved in swing, long swing path, registered 80 mph tee exit velocity.