Comments:
Athletic switch hitter with some org. value due to versatility. Stocky build. Swings it better
from left side. LH-Stylish swing. Sets up open, steep plane, drops bat on ball. Pre loaded. Gets
long. Doesn't sq. ball up with any consis. RH-Stiff upright swing. More LD's and less lift.
Fringy batspd. Avg raw power hurts him as he wants to jerk everything. Very poor pitch
recognition. Nothing finesse about offensive game. Pull approach same on both sides of plate.
Fringy runner who grinds. Below avg arm, some arc and sink but gets there. Poor defensive OF.
Runs away from ball. Looks lost. Better instincts and skills behind plate. Sits ok w/ok flex.
Comes up early w/upper body on balls in dirt. Cheats to his glove side. Ball works him too
much while receiving consid. how strong he is. Agility is solid behind plate due to athleticism.
Approach and inconsis. contact will make diff. for power to surface. Value for me is as org.
rover @ AA level.


Ben Johnson
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Anaheim Angels
OF/C
B/R
6'0''/195
10/17/81
23rd RD 2004 Draft
Rookie
Attended Univ. of Washington.
3
8/21/05
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35
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45
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40
50
Pull
4.36 (R)
High A
38
3
AA