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Jul 03, 2007 - Jul 09, 2007   Orlando Scorpions Purple  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Tyler Benzel
3B 6-1 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jan 06, 2007 - Jan 07, 2007   Columbia Blue  17
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Tyler Benzel
3B 6-1 195   R/R
FB
60
7.22
40
OF
IF
85
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Tyler Benzel is a 2007 3B with a 6'1'', 195 lb. frame from Groveland FL, who attends Lake Highland HS. He has a strong, well proportioned build. Benzel had a very good showcase defensively, especially in the games. He has very good arm strength and makes accurate, strong throws. He'll look flat footed on some plays but on others showed very good range to his left. As long as Benzel keeps working on his lateral quickness, he can be a solid third baseman at the next level. Our scouts remarked that Benzel's build and raw defensive tools profiled well at catcher, too. Offensively, Benzel hits from an open, no stride approach with his hips already open at bit. He has unusual swing mechanics but consistently squared up on the balls in games and hit the ball hard. His hand strength is a big plus for him on offense and he has the bat head skills to compensate for his lack of ideal balance during his swing. Everything appears to work, although his approach is unconventional. Benzel's tools play across the board. He's signed to play at Lousiana Lafayette.
PG Grade 8.5




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Tyler Benzel 60 2007 World Showcase
Tyler Benzel IF 2007 World Showcase
Oct 26, 2006 - Oct 30, 2006   Orlando Braves  11
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Tyler Benzel
3B 6-1 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 10, 2006 - Jul 16, 2006   Orlando Scorpions 18U  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Tyler Benzel
3B 6-1 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 03, 2006 - Jul 09, 2006   Orlando Scorpions 17U  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Tyler Benzel
3B 6-1 195   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Nov 17, 2005 - Nov 21, 2005   Orlando Scorpions  25
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Tyler Benzel
3B 5-11 165   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 05, 2005 - Jul 10, 2005   Orlando Scorpions 17U  11
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Tyler Benzel
3B 5-11 165   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Oct 01, 2004 - Oct 04, 2004   Orlando Scorpions  
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - Ft. Myers, FL
Tyler Benzel
3B 5-11 165   R/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jan 02, 2004 - Jan 04, 2004   29-Orange  27
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - Ft. Myers, FL
Tyler Benzel
3B 5-11 165   R/R
FB
60
7.54
40
OF
IF
76
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Tyler Benzel -- Benzel is a freshman shortstop from Florida with a very projectable athletic body and outstanding defensive skills. This kid can flat pick it and did it both in workouts and in games. Benzel has very smooth, balanced actions in the field and an arm that could end up being well above MLB average in the future. He gunned a ball from the hole in a game that got to first base in a big hurry to nail a runner. Benzel’s speed underway isn’t ideal, though excellent for a freshman, but his actions and feet were born to play shortstop. At the plate, Benzel hits from a narrow stance with a big leg kick trigger. He gets very good torque from his hips and legs and generates very good bat speed. Benzel had excellent hard contact ratios in batting practice and took good swings in games as well. He’s a multi-tooled player who could become a top prospect in the "07" class.
PG Grade 8.5