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2020 National Academic Showcase
Ben Burkhart is a 2021 SS/2B, 3B, MIF, OF with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Germantown, TN who attends Memphis University. Medium athletic build with plenty of room to fill out as he continues to develop, posted a 7.21 second 60 yard dash time. Primary infielder, fields out in front, shows some softness to his hands. Clean transfer, plus arm across the diamond, is methodical with his reads off the bat. From the outfield, moves well into the gap as well as down the line. Fields cleanly on the move, longer arm action, plus arm with great carry to all bags. Was gunned at 91 mph to home plate in the outfield workouts. At the plate, uses an upright and even stance with a stride trigger. Creates great torque in his hips, present bat speed through the zone. Ability to get his hands out in front on inside pitches, excellent student in the classroom as well.