LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 Midwest Indoor Showcase
Mike Benavente is a 2021 RHP/1B with a 6-0 220 lb. frame from Chicago, IL who attends Whitney Young. Thick build with plenty of strength potential. Slow paced delivery on the mound with a long arm action coming to a 3/4's arm slot, tends to drift through his balance point at times. Steady fastball at 77-78 mph, mostly straight with occasional running action. Slider was his best pitch this outing, had a feel for throwing strikes with it with some bite and depth. Also threw a softer curveball. Worked down in the zone with all his pitches and competed well. 7.56 runner in the sixty, moved well at first base defensively with sound fundamental footwork. Right handed hitter, hits from a narrow stance, back side hitter with a lifting swing and good present pull power, has strength at contact. Excellent student.