Academy of Art University Athletics

2018: Threw the first no-hitter in Academy of Art program history against Simpson Feb. 17, 2018. A single hitter did not reach base until the seventh inning when Kaser hit the lead-off batter. It was also the shortest game in ART U history at 1:10 ... started in 12 games for a record of 6-5 ... six wins tied the record for most wins in a season by an Urban Knight ... led the team in innings pitched with 75 ... held a 3.96 ERA ... collected three complete games, one shutout, and 43Ks.

LA Mission College: Ben played two years of collegiate baseball at LA Mission College in Sylmar, Calif. where he graduated from in 2017.

High School: Ben attended Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, Calif. During his four years of varsity baseball, he earned First-Team All-Conference honors three times, and All-State honors his senior season. That same year, Ben's team won the city championship and had the opportunity to play at Dodger Stadium.

Personal: Ben was born January 7, 1997 in Woodland Hills, Calif. to Tom and Lynne Kaser. Ben has two siblings: a brother, John and a sister, Jena. After graduating, he aspires to become a firefighter. Ben's favorite movie is Forrest Gump and his favorite food is pizza. His non-sport hobbies include hiking and going to the beach. His favorite sports memory is playing at Dodger Stadium on two separate occasions.