Ben Rawding was born August 3, 1990, in Beaver Falls, PA. Ben attended Blackhawk High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He graduated with the class of 2009, and is currently a sophomore at Mercyhurst College. Ben was awarded with an athletic honor of Preseason All American Newcomer to Watch. He stands at 6’4”, 215lbs. His current position is pitcher, and bats right-handed and throws left handed. Ben’s favorite MLB team is the St. Louis Cardinals, and his favorite player is Cardinals' Albert Pujlos.