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2016 South Top Prospect Showcase
Benjamin McClain Iv is a 2017 OF with a 5-11 185 lb. frame from Lees Summit, MO who attends Lees Summit West High School. Medium, athletic frame with a strong, physical look yet retains looseness and quick-twitch actions. Very sound runner, posted a 6.77 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder, shows tools that project nicely in centerfield, good energy and momentum moving towards the ball with an aggressive approach, full arm action and does a nice job of getting on top of the ball to produce sound carry and strength out of the hand, incorporates lower half well and works through the ball with a crow hop. Lefthanded hitter, begins with a simple stance and a high back elbow in the box. Leg lift trigger at start of swing and consistently on time with it, shows bat speed and hand speed with a line drive swing plane. Repeats swing well and shows a natural feel for the barrel, gets it to the ball with consistent line drive contact to the middle and pull side parts of the field. Shows ability to turn on the ball and drive it with torque and quick hips, creates occasional lift out front. Named to South Top-Top Prospect List.