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2020 14U East Showcase
Ben Padinske is a 2024 RHP/C, 3B, OF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Tarpon Springs, FL who attends East Lake. Large and strong frame. Ran a 7.46 second 60 yard dash. Primary righthanded pitcher, pitches exclusively from the stretch, low effort delivery that starts with a belt high leg lift, takes his arm back to a compact arm action up to a high 3/4 arm slot, hides the ball well through the back, stays tall on his backside and strides opening his front foot, utilizes drop and drive actions down the mound. Fastball topped out at 75 mph, mixes in a curveball with 12-6 shape and developing spin, best command of both pitches came to righthanded hitters. Secondary catcher, high set position behind the plate, receives with two hands, compact release and transfer that stays close to his body, young footwork that will increase arm strength with additional ground gained into throw downs. Also worked out in the infield, fields the ball out in front with young hands, young actions that will improve with reps. Righthanded hitter, starts swing with a leg lift trigger, active hands and an all fields approach, flashes strength off of the barrel when meeting the ball on time. Great student.