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2004 Spring Top Prospect Showcase
RHP Mark Bennett: Bennett, who recently signed with Northern Iowa, threw very well at the Spring Showcase. His curveball was tighter and sharper than we’ve ever seen it; and we’ve seen Bennett pitch almost every week for years. It was no contest with the hitters (Bennett struck out nine in three innings, while also allowing a triple and two runners to reach on infield errors) and the fact that he was throwing 86-88 mph consistently was nice to see, too. Bennett also ran well and hit the ball like a position prospect, so it definitely looks like he’s maturing as a prospect. Bennett is the class valedictorian for his high school and has off the board test scores as well, so this is a very well rounded young man who has a bright future ahead of him.