PNW State Games Spotlight - '26 RHP Ben James
October 29, 2025
As we conclude the Fall showcase season, Prep Baseball Oregon continues our series of State Games Spotlights. This series aims to highlight standout performers at our top invite-only 2025 PNW State Games event. Prep Baseball spotlights aim to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
Today, we spotlight '26 RHP Ben James. The senior out of Liberty High School turned in a solid performance on the mound this summer in Vancouver.
Below is a complete breakdown of the player, including scouting reports and video from the event.
Ben James
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 37 / POS: 11
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: LibertyState: OR
- Summer Team: Gunderson Baseball
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Height: 5-9Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Scouting Report
Ben James, Liberty High School (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Works from the stretch position, setting from slight 3B side of the rubber. Bend over rear knee with hands set just above the belt. Drop and drive delivery as hands raise slightly through leg lift. Some bend in front knee at land with momentum carried toward 1B side at times post-release.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break at the letters into clean arm swing. 3/4 slot release with tucked gloveside follow.
FB: T83.6, 79-83mph. T2263, 2117 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. T2306, 2159 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. T1529, 1461 average rpm.