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	Ben Rortvedt Born: 09/25/1997 (Age: 21)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Right
	Height: 5' 10"	Weight: 205
	Primary Position: C

Medium frame with a strong, physical build. Still young with mild physical growth remaining.

Evaluator	Steve Givarz
Report Date	07/01/2019
Dates Seen	5/6-5/8
Affiliate	Fort Myers Miracle (High A, Twins)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2021	High	45	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	40	Hits from an even stance with mild rhythm with hands. Fringe-average bat speed, hands are short and quick to the ball in the zone so he has some contact ability. Pull-side hitter primarily, shift candidate but can work the other way with light pop. See as a future below-average hitter.
Power	40	Average raw power. Has strength in body to take a ball out to RF-RCF, but isn't able to drive the ball the opposite way really. See playing to below-average in game given hit tool detriment and lack of premium bat speed.
Baserunning/Speed	30	Not a runner. Catcher, isn't a clogger in the field but won't be a basestealing threat either.
Glove	60	Future plus defender behind the plate. Blocks really well, mobile and agile behind the plate, calls a quality game and knows the situations. Controls the running game and is a good athlete overall.
Arm	60	Plus arm strength, weapon behind the plate, 1.94-2.01 on throws. Release and transfer can get long but has the arm strength and accuracy to make up for it.

See as a strong side platoon player. 20-year-old L/R catcher, plus defensive skills, future below-avg offensive contributor but still have strong interest in the player given plus defender behind the plate.