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2015 Atlantic Coast Underclass Showcase
Ben LaSpaluto is a 2017 SS/2B, OF with a 5-9 150 lb. frame from Apex, NC who attends Panther Creek. Medium, quick-twitch athletic frame with lean build and high projection. Ran very well, posting a 6.71 seconds 60 yard dash time. Excelled defensively, both in the OF and the IF. Shows quick, athletic actions to the ball in the OF with soft hands and no issues fielding the ball. Works through well and stays balanced through gather and release, showing impressive arm strength up to 88 MPH. Surrounded the ball well in the IF with excellent range to both sides, fields cleanly both to forehand and backhand, very quick transfer and release, IF velocity up to 84 MPH with online carry and accuracy to the 1B bag. Hits with toe tap timing mechanism, swing is highlighted by quick hands and feel for the barrel. Line drive swing plane with solid extension, will be mistimed occasionally, made solid contact to all fields. Named to 2015 Atlantic Coast Underclass Showcase Top Prospect List. Very good student.