Benje
Hencke

Listed at a physical 6-foot, 185 pounds, the infielder started his day by running a 6.64 in the 60-yard dash and went on to record one of the event’s top rounds of batting practice. From the right-handed box, Hencke worked a toe-tap from a tall setup with a flat swing path. He turns tightly to the ball with authority and generates backspin flights with considerable leverage throughout his swing. During the infield session, he traveled low to the ball with clean infield actions and a very solid glove. Hencke was up to 87 mph across the diamond with a clean arm action, showcasing an upside skill set as an impressive athlete. He hopped onto the mound to conclude his day where he was up to 87.8 mph with a short wrinkle curveball to go along with it.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic proportions, strong throughout, long legs. Moves well with power in his frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, controlled toe tap. Flat barrel set. Flat path. Direct attack. Tight turn. Short swing. Backspin flights. Leverage with pop.
Power: 98.3 max exit velocity, averaged 88.5 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Longer 3/4 action with carry and arm strength.
Defense: Athletic actions, travels low to the ball. Solid glove.
Run: 6.64 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Up tempo action. Loud up-down hand actions. Coils into his hip down the mound. Drop and drive into plant.
Arm Action: RH. Some power in the arm. Long loop, deep pocket. Untapped upside in the arm action in kinetic transmission.
FB: T87.8, 85.2-87.3 mph. Steep angle to home; mostly a straight four-seam type with some natural sink traits.  T2000, 1938 average rpm.
CB: 73.7-76.4 mph. Thrown with intent, featuring tight spin; short vertical action that profiles well alongside fastball. T2138, 2058 average rpm.