Eastern PA Fall Review Player Spotlight: 2019 OF/RHP Ben Myers
September 11, 2018
The 2018 schedule of fall events continues on Saturday, September 15th when 25 prospects from three states head to Widener University in Chester for the Eastern PA Fall Review. The format for the day will include a morning position player showcase that will allow prospects to run the 60-yard dash, take live batting practice and demonstrate their defensive abilities. The afternoon will be devoted to a nine inning game.
Today we preview one of 11 uncommitted seniors on the roster, OF/RHP Ben Myers (Cumberland Valley).
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ITINERARY
9:00am - 9:15am Check-in for all players participating in the showcase
9:30am - 10:00am Stretching & 60-yard dash
10:00am - 10:45am Live batting practice
10:45am - 11:30am Defensive evaluations
11:45am - 12:00pm Check-in for players participating in the game only
12:30pm Nine inning game
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Eastern PA Fall Review | PA | 09/15 | Widener University |
Western PA Fall Review | PA | 09/15 | La Roche College |
Western PA Fall Scout Day (Invite Only) | PA | 09/29 | Allegheny College |
PBR Evaluation & Measurables Showcase | PA | 10/7 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
Elite Prospect Showcase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/27 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
PBR Mid-Atlantic ProCase (Invite Only) | PA | 10/28 | Keystone State Baseball Academy (Manheim) |
Scouting Report
6/12/18 - 6-foot-1, 165-pound left-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a short, leg-hand stride. Displayed intent and an aggressive hip turn during solid round of BP with the to bat exit velocity at the event at 93 mph. 6.79 runner had an opportunity to showcase his in game speed with a triple in his first in game at bat. Athletic defender with the arm strength (87 mph) and foot speed to play all three outfield positions.
7/18/17 - 6-foot, 150-pounder ran a 6.62 60-yard dash and showcased athletic actions in the outfield with accurate 79 mph arm strength. The left-handed hitter starts from an open stance and utilizes a leg-hang stride to initiate his swing. Registered an 84 mph bat exit velocity and went 1-for-4 with two walks in game action over two days. Solid all around skill set and plenty of fast-twitch actions make Myers a prospect to follow in this class.