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2019 Midwest Prospect Showcase
Ben Swift is a 2020 RHP/1B, 3B, OF with a 6-1 200 lb. frame from Chesterfield, MO who attends Marquette Senior. Ran a 7.65 second sixty-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher with a medium frame and some present strength in the lower half. Starts from the windup with a small side step to a leg lift that reaches just above the belt with a turn over the back leg. Finishes slightly closed at foot strike, coming across the body with a long and stiff arm action from a mid three-quarter slot. Throws a straight fastball at 68-to-72 miles per hour, and flashing feel to spin a sweeping curveball at 63 miles per hour. Secondary infielder that fields out front, getting around the ball well and coming through the fielding actions. Has a long arm action to throw, making accurate throws across the diamond at 69 miles per hour. Secondary outfielder that has clean actions in the approach, fielding out front and off the front foot before coming into a clean exchange to throw. Has a stiffer arm action, delivering accurate throws at 72 miles per hour. Has an even stance at the plate, with a heel lift trigger and high hand set. Has a line drive barrel path, with some present barrel speed and an ability to elevate to the pull side. Creates a lot of hard line drive contact when squared. Excellent student.