Benjamin
Arends

3/20/16- 5-foot-9, 195-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. Controlled delivery, decent body control, stays closed to target, with 2-piece arm action. Fastball was 77-80 mph for strikes. Curveball had 11/5 shape and gradual break. Changeup flashed late action at 71-72 mph. 8.62 runner. Square stance, double tap trigger, short to contact, lift at contact, solid contact with mid/pull approach, 76 mph exit velocity. Works through the baseball, solid footwork around bag, accurate throws to bases, 72 mph arm strength.

5-foot-8, 210-pound right-handed pitcher. Short stocky build. Simple balanced delivery. Arm action is long with looseness from over-the-top slot. Fastball has downward plane and is thrown for strikes at 73-76 mph. Breaking ball has 12/6 shape with gradual break. Good feel for change; thrown with good arm speed and strikes in bottom of zone at 66-67 mph.