Kaden Benaske: OF/3B, (2023) Mt. Pleasant, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. Capable in the box, Benaske's best exit velocity was 92 mph. Started in a closed stance with a quick load, then used a closed stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits an upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 75 mph. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.85.  (Max spin ; Avg ).

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Kaden Benaske: OF/3B, (2023) Mt. Pleasant, MI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (61.2 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a low load, then uses a toe tap stride. Has present flashed bat speed, short simple swing plane and level finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 76 mph; shows sure hands, developing feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball one hand. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.3.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Kaden Benaske, Mt. Pleasant, 2023, MI

Position: OF/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 175-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a low load, then used a toe tap stride. Present flashed bat speed. Level finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 79.3 mph. 61.2 mph bat speed average. 21.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Uses his glove one hand. 

Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

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Kaden Benaske: OF/3B, (2023) Mt. Pleasant, MI. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (62.39 mph bat speed average). (21.14 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple swing plane and level finish. Found a couple of barrels during his rounds. Confident from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 74 mph; showed aggressive feet, a packing exchange, and firm hands. Fields the ball deep. Showed a short arm action and a ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.09 in the 60-yard dash.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Scout Evaluation 

Kaden Benaske, Mt. Pleasant, 2023, MI

Position: OF/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 170-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Confident. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a leg kick. Quick bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 79.20 mph. 62.39 mph bat speed average. 21.14 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Firm hands, aggressive footwork, packing exchange. Confident. Uses his glove deep. 

Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.09 (60-yard).