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Home > Baseball Recruiting > Alabama > Auburn, AL > Auburn High School > Theodore Benda

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Theodore Benda '18 Recruiting Profile

Auburn High SchoolAuburn, ALBaseball

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ClubTri State Aresnal - NJ

Height6'0"

Weight200lbs

Age26

Primary PositionRHP

Secondary PositionCenter Fielder

Dominant HandRight

Top Fastball Velocity90

Consistent Fastball Velocity88

Consistent Changeup Velocity80

Consistent Breaking Ball Velocity74

60 Yard Dash7.28

Top Outfield Velocity84

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Personal Statement

My goal is to get a college education and play in the MLB. I am a great candidate for any team because I give 100% on and off the field, even in practice, I want to work hard and be an inspiration to others so that the whole team can feed off of my energy and become fighters. I never give up no matter what the score is, and I love just being out on the field. School is a work in progress, I have been handed many obstacles, surgery, moving to another state, and although its taken its toll on my grades, I am applying the same effort in my studies that I do on the field in order to achieve my goals.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
3 years
2017 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #27
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention All-State, Honorable Mention All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-County, Honorable Mention All-Region, Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State 2nd Place
2016 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
**Injured - Tore UCL in 3rd game had Tommy Johns surgery 3/3/2016
2015 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention All-State, Honorable Mention All-Area, Finished #20 in Batting Average Leaders in Palm Beach County, #5 in Home Runs, #7 in Doubles

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2017 Academy Raiders, AL (Travel Baseball - Summer)
Played left field, and pitched, batted as Designated Hitter.
2017 Tri State Aresnal - NJ (Travel Baseball - Summer)
Played pitcher, and designated hitter
2015 Florida Stealth Underclass Navy (Travel Baseball - Winter season)
Played pitcher and primary position was right field, batted in the top of the order.
2015 Orlando Scorpions (Travel Baseball - Summer, Fall and Winter)
Played up with older team 2017 as a pitcher, and also played on Scorpions Prime as a pitcher.
2014 Busty Bulls (Travel Baseball)
Played summer season, as a pitcher and 3rd baseman, also with the Rebels.
2014 Palm Beach Select (Travel Baseball - Fall )
Played right field, and pitched and batted in the top of the order.
2013 The Palm Beach Rebels (Travel Team)
One of the original members of the Palm Beach Rebels from its inception in 2009 - 2014. Wore #7, was a utility player and pitcher - played 3rd base, center field, right field, 1st base pitched and batted in the top 3 of the order.

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Matt Cimo
High School Assistant Coach
Tommy Carter
Travel / Club Coach
Mark Fuller

Events

Camp/Event
SOUTHEAST TOP PROSPECT SHOWCASE
8/26/17 to 10/27/17
*** Top Prospect Team ***Theodore Benda is a 2018 RHP/OF with a 6-1 193 lb. frame from Auburn, AL who attends Auburn HS. Recorded a 7.28 second 60-yard dash time. Strong and physical frame with a well-proportioned build including strength through the lower half. Primary righthanded pitcher who threw exclusively from the stretch. Short and tight arm action and threw from a three quarter arm slot. Used a drop and drive mechanic to get push off the lower half. Leg lift high above the belt and throws with some effort. Fastball up to 86 mph and showed short, diving life when low int he zone. Mixed in a breaking ball with 12/6 shape that he could cut across to create more slider-like break. Arm strength creates the most effective velocity and could improve by suring up the lower half. Secondary outfielder with a quick release and arm strength up to 84 mph. Good accuracy across and throws from a lower arm slot. Righthanded hitter with a spread open stance. Pulls the ball well with good intent. Has good raw power that plays well through the swing. Shifts lower half well through contact and is looking to elevate the ball from an uphill swing plane.
Camp/Event
2017 WWBA 2018 Grads or 17U National Championship
6/30/17 to 7/07/17
Played for Tri State Arsenal Navy, and named to All Tournament Team for Batting and Pitching
Camp/Event
2017 WWBA 2018 Grads or 17U National Championship Qualifier
6/09/17 to 6/14/17
Played for Academy Raiders 17U , made All Tournament Team Batting, and pitched to Team Elite 17U prime and threw 90 on Perfect Game pitching radar.
Camp/Event
2015 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event FL 36-Royal - 92
12/28/15 to 12/30/15
RHP 6-1 185 R/R Theodore Benda is a 2018 RHP/OF with a 6-1 185 lb. frame from Jupiter, FL who attends Oxbridge Academy. Large, athletic frame with long limbs and a strong lower half with present strength throughout build. Primary righthanded pitcher, works exclusively out of the stretch, gathers well at balance point, will occasionally rush towards the plate but gains good momentum and finishes on line with good direction towards the plate. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot and does a nice job of incorporating the lower half and clearing the hips. Good plane to fastball down in the zone, topped out at 89 mph with excellent life and gets on hitters quickly, not afraid to challenge in either. Arm slot slightly lower on curveball but shows sharp 10-4 shape with tight rotation and late break. Changeup feel will continue to develop but did shows good fading life. Mixes well and attacks hitters, works ahead in count. Righthanded hitter, begins with a wide base and generates nice bat speed with whip to the barrel. Some effort to swing but can impact the ball with solid carry to pull side. Named to Main Event Top Prospect List, and Top Prospect Team.
Camp/Event
2015 WWBA Underclass World Championship FL -
10/08/15 to 10/12/15
Played with Scorpions South Underclass.
Camp/Event
2015 WWBA Underclass World Championship FL
10/08/15 to 10/12/15
Played with Florida Stealth Underclass Navy. RHP 6-0 175 R/R FB 86 mph 86.03% event best 93 event avg 81.00 Range 83-86 CB 73 mph
Camp/Event
2015 15U Perfect Game World Series GA
7/26/15 to 7/30/15
Played with Orlando Scorpions - 23. Named to All Tournament Team.
Camp/Event
2015 15U BCS Finals FL
6/19/15 to 6/25/15
Played with Orlando Scorpions South 2018 - 27. Named to All tournament team Pitched 86 mph.
Camp/Event
2014 PG 14u Florida State Championship FL
7/19/14 to 7/23/14
He played with Palm Beach Rebels - 7. Named to All Tournament Team.
Camp/Event
2014 14u BCS Finals FL
7/03/14 to 7/09/14
Played for 14u Busty Bulls-Red - 7. Named to All Tournament Team.

Training

Bobby Bell - Hitting Instructor
4 years
Teddy started training with Bobby Bell in the 7th Grade and worked with him until our move to Alabama in the 10th grade.
Dave Manning - Pitching Coach
2 years
Dave started working with Teddy the summer before his freshman year and was his pitching coach at Oxbridge Academy. Teddy had private lessons and did pitching weight training with Dave.

Statistics

Statistic	2017 Varsity Team
Avg.	313
GP/GS	33
AB	99
R	24
H	31
2B	7
HR	4
RBI	35
SLG%	505
BB	13
HBP	6
SO	18
OB%	420
SB/Attempts	1/1
PO	37
Assists	4
Errors	2
Fielding %	953
CS/SBA	0
Team Record	28-12

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High School Information

High SchoolAuburn High School

StateAlabama

Phone(334) 887-4970

Academic Accomplishments

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards and Activities

Awards2017 Alabama All State Baseball team Class 7A - Honorable Mention, Junior Yr. as outfielder and Designated Hitter. 2015 Florida All State Baseball Team Class 3A - Honorable Mention, as a Freshman for Hitting.
ActivitiesKey Club Wounded Warriors Club Future Farmers of America