LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Ohio Valley Showcase
Ben Welch is a 2018 RHP/C with a 6-2 185 lb. frame from Prestonsburg, KY who attends Prestonsburg HS. Large frame with highly projectable present build. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.56 seconds. Primary righthanded pitcher, very slow-paced delivery, compact arm action to high three quarters slot, online with hips through landing, fastball worked 72-78 mph with flashes of movement. Worked in slider with short, tight break; solid tightness to pitch, also showed changeup with modest feel. Showed ability to work up and down with fastball. Sets up to hit from even-based stance, higher hands set extremely close to body, extreme bar into load, middle/opposite field approach on a line drive plane, flashed a few liners. Worked out in two spots. Plays ball deep between legs in infield, able to get momentum towards target at times, throws clocked up to 72 mph. Also worked at first base, similar deep funnel, turns and pivots okay, stays balanced, throws clocked up to 74 mph. Good student.