Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

C
3B

Colton
Benaitis

Lockport (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC

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2026 National

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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/23
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
314
Distance (max)
2/25/23
70
Sweet Spot %
4/19/22
Run
7.16
60
4/19/22
4.08
30-yd
2/25/23
1.76
10-yd
2/25/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
Defense
74
INF Velo
7/26/22
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
2/25/23
1.94 - 2.07
Pop Time
2/25/23
Pitching

Fastball

75
Velocity (max)
7/26/22
68 - 73
Velo Range
6/30/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

55 - 57
Velo Range
7/26/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Pop Time
1.94 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Infield Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
11.8
60 Yard Dash
7.16
Pop Time
2.07 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.41
60-yard
1.94 - 2.07
Pop Time
71
INF Velo
75
C Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
2.26 - 2.34
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
70
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Position
7.16
60-yard
2.07 - 2.15
Pop Time
71
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
87.2
Exit Velocity Avg
81.7
Distance Max
314
Distance Avg
264
Launch Angle Avg
25.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
79.5
Exit Velocity Avg
73.8
Distance Max
242
Distance Avg
156
Launch Angle Avg
15.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
264
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.2
Bat Speed Max
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
68.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
68.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.0
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Pitching
75
Max FB
68 - 71
FB
55 - 57
CB
14U National Championship
Jun 30, 2022
Pitching
73
Max FB
68 - 73
FB
53 - 56
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.08
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.08
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.13
60 Yard Dash
7.46
Top Speed (MPH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
3.12
RSi (max)
3.12
RSi (avg)
1,661
Jump Power (max)
30.9
Jump Height (max)
30.7
Jump Height (avg)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.46
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
8.0
Run Speed (avg)
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Swift
1
SwiftTenYard
4
SwiftThirtyYard
7
SwiftSixtyYard
1.39
10-yd
3.76
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
Edge Score
72.15

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/20/24

Uncommitted. Benaitis had a stellar game in their win over Alton, going 2-for-4 with a home run, triple, two RBIs and two runs scored. On the week he tallied three hits; a home run and two triples with three RBIs and two runs scored.

3/15/24

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound shortstop had a big game at the plate for the Porters going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. The right-handed hitter has a simple setup and approach from the right side. His hands work direct to the ball and his barrel stays in the zone a long time. Benaitis also showed to be a reliable, steady defender at the shortstop position throughout the night.

4/21/23

The freshman got his first taste of varsity action last week and went 5-for-15 (.333) with six runs scored and four stolen bases.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly crouched stance, minimal load and stride.  Direct, flat swing, easy effort, sneaky jump off the barrel and flashed back spin contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 finish.
Defense: 1.94-2.07 pop times. Took reps behind the plate and on the infield. As a catcher, feet square up to the bag, simple hand transfer with a quick release. On the infield, glove gathers out front, flashed footwork feel and plays through release.                                                               
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

8/28/22

Junior Futures Games: Team Illinois 1 was dealt a 5-0 loss in game three to Team Alabama, which was shortened by rain. Colton Benaitis started the game on the mound and pounded the strike zone with fastballs and curves. However, Benaitis’ strengths are when a bat is in his hands. As a hitter he is a high-follow, Benaitis consistently barreled baseballs all week long, coming up with clutch hit after clutch hit. It doesn’t matter if the pitcher is throwing 85 or 65 mph, Benaitis’ timing and barrel awareness shows up in every at bat. He has a short quick, repeatable swing, he uses all fields and has a keen ability to make in at-bat adjustments. 

4/19/22

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, tight hand start, minimal stride.  Loose hands, easy operation. Direct path to contact, short and level, repeats and stays on plane. Line drive feel to all fields, power upside.
Power: 79.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Quick/clean transfer, feet work direct with second, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

4/19/22

Colton Benaitis (Lockport, 2026), a 5-foot-10, 155-pound catcher, had a solid all-around showing and looked to be one of the top right-handed bats in attendance. Benaitis has loose, easy hands, stays short and direct to contact while repeating hard line-drive contact to all fields with more power to come down the road. He also ran a 7.16 60, was 71 mph from the crouch and his pop times ranged from 2.07-2.15. 

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