Ben hits for average and has power to the gaps.  He also has good ability to get on base, as shown by his continually high on-base percentages, and he is a good situational hitter.

He is a versatile player, having caught, played first base and spent time in the outfield as a pro.  He has a best pop time of 1.98 as a catcher, and he also has good speed, which enables him to steal bases, take extra bases when necessary, and cover ground in the outfield.  He is good fundamentally.

Ben is a hard-working player and a supportive teammate with a very positive outlook.  “I love to play with a relaxed dugout and a good group of guys. I like a bit of banter and hanging out with teammates outside of the field setting.  But I’m a hard worker in the cage and on the field, and I love to help out the guys, technically or just throwing BP/flips etc.”

He also has coaching experience and would be excited about lending it to a club’s staff.  He has been a Little League coach, a private instructor, and youth player development coach for the Ulm Falcons of the first German Bundesliga.  He has focused on structuring of practice plans, correct fundamentals, and mentoring.  “Learning takes place when the kids are engaged and know what they are trying to accomplish,” he says.  “Therefore, structure and communication are two big ‘musts’ for me as a coach.”

Career Highlights

• Junior-college and NCAA Division II experience in the U.S.

• Experience in German Bundesliga

• Under-18 national champions (Australia)

• Australian Academy member (Golden Bat recipient)

• Represented Australia at Under-18 World Cup (Japan)

• Multiple All Star selections in Sydney State League

• Team MVP California Bees (Golden State League)

• Top 10 in all offensive categories championship season with San Rafael Pacifics (2021)

(independent pro team in the U.S.)

• Slash line of .372/.483/.545

• 36 RBI in 37 games

• German Bundesliga player of the week and highly ranked in all offensive categories

• ABL with Canberra Cavalry and Sydney Blue Sox

Overseas Goals

Ben says he “loves playing overseas and experiencing new countries and cultures while spreading the game of baseball.”

Articles/Recognitions

AUSTRALIA ADVANCE TO SUPER ROUND OF U18 WORLD CUP

SPIELER DER WOCHE: BENJAMIN TSUI (IT SURE FALCONS ULM)