Benjamin "Ben" Pratt '16 Recruiting Profile
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Ben Pratt Video LinkPersonal Statement
My goals are to play college baseball in the south for a good academic school. I get great grades. I have good study habits and I am serious about my grades. I love to work out and enjoy pushing myself as far as I can. I have never been the biggest guy on my team, but there is no one that works harder, hustles more, or wants to be good more than I do. I think that I am a good teammate because I am always picking other guys up when they make a mistake or are struggling. I am often the one calling time out no matter where I am playing to calm down pitchers. My teammates would tell you that I am a fun guy to have around, like to crack jokes in the dug out and laugh a lot, but when we hit the field I like to play hard and win. I am proud of the fact that I started over a Senior my sophomore year in HS and played every game of the season. I also was selected to the All-League Team from my summer travel team the Ohio Longhorns and played in a college showcase at Youngstown State with other players from Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #10
- 2013 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2015 DeMarini Longhorns Ohio (17U)
- 2014 Demarini Longhorns Ohio (16U)
- 2013 Demarini Longhorns (15U)
- Team Previously known as Ohio Longhorns
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Kenny Linn
- Travel / Club Coach
- Aaron DeBord
- Private Coach
- John Massarelli
- Strength
- Allen Price
Events
- Camp/Event
- PBR Diamond League Showcase
- 1/12/15 to 1/12/15
- Named TOP PROSPECT for infielders at the event.
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game - Fort Myers
- 1/03/15 to 1/04/15
- Received an overall score of 7. Comments are on their website.
- Camp/Event
- Headfirst Honor Roll Camp
- 8/07/14 to 8/08/14
- Hit .500 in the four games I played. Played MIF and Caught each game. Ran a 60 time of 7.4
- Camp/Event
- Diamond League All-League 16U Tournament Team
- 7/23/14 to 7/23/14
- Selected as All-League for his Summer Travel League, the Diamond League in Northern Ohio. Played the entire game at multiple spots during the one day event.
- Camp/Event
- Case Western Reserve Prospect Camp
- 10/19/13 to 10/19/13
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Fall All-Prospect Invite Only League at Kent State University
- 8/18/13 to 10/20/13
- Attended Invite Only for top prospects in Northeast Ohio for Sophomores thru Seniors. Used as a utility player in the infield, outfield, caught and pitched during the league. Recruited by the Midwest Pelicans Baseball Club to play for them in 2014, but turned down because of prior commitment to Demarini Longhorns.
- Camp/Event
- Beast of East Tournament
- 7/04/13 to 7/07/13
- Batted .467 in the tournament as a 15U playing in a 16U tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Beast of East Showcase
- 7/03/13 to 7/03/13
- Ranked top 10% of infielders in overall rating.
- Camp/Event
- Buckeye Elite Tournament
- 7/19/12 to 10/20/13
- Hit over .400 and made it to the Semi Finals.
- Camp/Event
- Black Swamp Tournament
- 6/14/12 to 6/17/12
- Camp/Event
- Cincy Flames Tournament
- 6/07/12 to 6/10/12
Training
- Professional Hitting Instruction
- 7 years
- 5 Years with Paul Brownlee Baseball Academy, 2 years John Massarelli Baseball
- 3 years strength, speed and agility
- 3 years
- Allen Price, personal strength trainer, Cross Fit Cadre/Bandit Training
- Hitting and Catching Classes
- 2 years
- John Massarelli Baseball Academy
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Demarini Longh |
|---|---|
| Avg. | .333 |
| GP/GS | 31 |
| AB | 105 |
| R | 18 |
| H | 27 |
| 2B | 6 |
| 3B | 0 |
| HR | 0 |
| RBI | 14 |
| SLG% | .360 |
| BB | 17 |
| HBP | 2 |
| SO | 8 |
| OB% | .467 |
| Errors | 4 |
| Team Record | 15-16 |
| ERA | 2.05 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsDistinguished Scholar Award, 4.0 or higher GPA
- ActivitiesVounteer with Tallmadge Little League Volunteer with Victim Assistance Program Volunteer with Our Lady of Victory Church Youth Group
Top NCSA Athletes at Tallmadge High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
