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2020 East Cobb Showcase
Benjamin Norton is a 2021 SS/RHP, C, 2B with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Marietta, GA who attends Lassiter. Medium and skinny frame with broad shoulders and room to fill throughout. Ran a 6.94 second 60 yard dash. Primary shortstop, worked out in the infield moving well to the baseball, has smoothness to his actions especially charging in on the baseball, glove stood out in game action as well, topped out at 87 mph across the diamond. Secondary right-handed pitcher, short side step up to a high leg lift to start his windup, takes his arm back to a compact arm action up to a sidearm slot but will come to a high 3/4 arm slot at times too, fastball topped out at 84 mph from the higher arm angle and 77 mph from the side, mixes in a slider that flashed sharpness especially when thrown from the higher slot. Right-handed hitter, sets up at the plate with an open stance and a high hand set, leg lift trigger with a deep hand set, has a lift to his swing path, simple swing and shifts well into contact, showed a feel for the barrel and the ability to spray the ball to all fields. Good student. Named to 2020 East Cobb Showcase Top Prospect List.