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2020 Sunshine South Showcase
Benjamin Merriman is a 2023 OF/RHP/IF with a 5-9 178 lb. frame from Austin, TX who attends Bowie. Medium, athletic frame with plenty of time to mature and add strength. Recorded a 7.06 second sixty-yard dash time. Primary outfielder with a very fundamentally sound defensive skill set; aggressive approach into fielding process with clean gather out in front, gaining momentum into release, accurate throws to bags with low carry and developing arm strength. Vast upside in the outfield with sound current tools and potential to gain more strength. Secondary right-handed pitcher; works exclusively from the stretch in this look; very simple controlled delivery with long, loose arm action that works into a higher 3/4's arm slot, shows ability to command both sides of the plate with fastball in the upper-70s that topped out at 80 MPH. Shows feel for spin with varying shapes to breaking ball that shows tightness and depth when in sync. Right-handed hitter with a slightly open stance, high back elbow and simple leg lift trigger; Uses a deep hand load and slight linear weight shift to get to launch with strength in his hands at contact. Middle-of-the field approach with leveraged swing plane and some occasional pull-side power, will continue to improve with proper swing adjustments and physical maturity. Solid overall skill set with plenty of time to expand upon his tools. Good Student. Named to the 2020 Perfect Game Sunshine South Top Prospect List.