LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2022 14U National Showcase
Ben Kuglitsch is a 2026 SS/RHP/OF with a 6-2 155 lb. frame from Muskego, WI who attends Muskego. Athletic, long and lean frame with tons of physical projection remaining. Recorded a 7.12 second sixty-yard dash time. Primary shortstop with some bounce in his steps, clean and smooth actions throughout the fielding process, and above average arm strength across the diamond. Showed ability to range well to either side, works downhill through the baseball with low effort and recorded online, accurate throws up to 88 mph during drills. Secondary right-handed pitcher from a full windup delivery with a slightly higher leg lift into balance and good lower half movements down the slope. Simple, repeatable operation with short, quick takeaway on the backside of the arm stroke and quick, fast shoulder. Fastball worked in the low-to-mid 80s for the duration of his outing with occasional cut to it and topped out at 85 mph in this look. Pounds the zone effortlessly and repeats extremely well. Compact, high three-quarters arm slot with tons of present arm speed and some whip to it. Mixed in two versions of his breaking ball as he tried to manipulate both speed and shape to it at times. Showed slower big breaking 12-5 shaped curveball for strikes early in the count and sharper, late biting slider with short horizontal tilt to it. Tunneled all three-pitches extremely well and has huge upside on the mound. Took part in the outfield portion of the defensive workout as well, where he showed similar athleticism and big arm strength during drills. Smooth, longer strides into the fielding process, transitions well into release and recorded online, accurate throws also up to 88 mph from the outfield. Right-handed hitter that hits from an upright, narrow stance with a slightly open base and high, tight hand start. Incorporates a small hover trigger for timing and generates some leverage out in-front. Loose, slightly lofted stroke with tons of present bat speed, feel for the barrel and consistency throughout. Repeats well, uses the whole field extremely well and turns the barrel over exceptionally on the inner-half. Gap-to-gap power potential that will continue to expand with additional strength. Simple, repeatable stroke with advanced feel for hitting that translates well into game action. Athletic, immensely projectable young prospect with smooth, easy actions in every facet of his game. Huge upside on both sides of the ball.