Benjamin Jones - Kansas City, MOProdigy Baseball AcademyLiberty H.S.

Personal Information

Name:Benjamin JonesCity & State:Kansas City, MOBirth Year:2001
COMMITTEDNORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Catcher / OF2020 Graduate

Physical Attributes

Height:5' 9"Weight:175Bench:180Squat:325Handed:RightSport:BaseballPositions:Catcher, OF, 1B, 3B

Athletic Accomplishments

This 2020 grad plays baseball at Liberty H.S., competing in 6A play in the Kansas City area. A 2-year varsity letterman while still only a sophomore, Benjamin is also a standout on the highly competitive select circuit with his Prodigy Baseball Academy team. Not only a force behind the plate or in the OF, Benjamin has also seen substantial reps at both 1B & 3B as well. No stranger to elite competition, he was named to the Perfect Game All-Tournament Team in 15u WWBA play, is a USSSA All-American, and was ranked the #2 catcher in all of Missouri by PBR. Poised for a HUGE upperclassman career, Benjamin is without a doubt a young man to keep a close eye on these next few years in both high school and select play!<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Notable Stats</strong></span><br />POP - 1.91 seconds<br />Exit Velocity - 86mph<br />6oyd - 7.35 seconds<br />H-1st - 4.59 seconds

Athletic Statistics

Standing 5'9"-175lbs as a junior, Benjamin combines his ability to be utilized all over the field with his fast bat and his high baseball IQ to have a bright future still ahead of himself. As a freshman on varsity, he hit .315. His 2017 Summer Stats can be found below!<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2017 Summer Stats</strong></span><br />BA - .316<br />OBP - .491<br />Slug % - .526<br />OPS - 1.017<br />Led team in extra base hits & home runs

Scholastic Information

School:Liberty H.S.Graduation Year:2020District:6AGPA:4.0SAT:Oct '18ACT:20 (PACT)Enrollment:2,100Major:Business
Honors:Honors Courses, Academic Letter, Key Club, Harvesters

High School Coach:Kirk BraggPhone:(816) 898-6765Second or Club Coach:Michael YounghanzClub Team:Prodigy Baseball Academy

Upcoming Schedule & Recent News

While Benjamin has already proven himself on the baseball fields in both high school & select play to-date, he also understands the importance of keeping his grades up to reach his lofty collegiate goals. As a junior, he is carrying an excellent 4.0 GPA, including Honors courses, is a member of the Key Club, Harvesters, and scored 20 on his PACT. He will be taking his official ACT/SAT exam here in the near future. For more information on this bright & well-mannered young man, contact our Kansas City Metro Area Director, Dionandre Josenberger, at&nbsp;(816) 602-4235. Our staff at the Corporate Office in San Antonio can also be reached at (210) 494-6363 anytime.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Camp Invites (to-date)</strong></span><br />Univ. of Oklahoma<br />Univ. of Missouri<br />Kansas State Univ.<br />Coastal Carolina Univ.<br />PBR Fall Underclassman Games