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2019 14U National Showcase
Aaron Benton is a 2023 C/RHP, OF with a 5-10 160 lb. frame from Guyton, GA who attends South Effingham. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and some present strength to frame, additional room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.17 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, begins with a lower set and slight turn behind plate in drills, receives the ball out front, works to an over-the-top release point and stays on top of throws well, gains short ground with lower half and footwork coming out of crouch. Also pitched, works to a similar over-the-top release, clean mechanics with a sound release, filled the strike zone and mixed well. Fastball topped out at 77 mph, velocity progressed during time on the mound, tunneled curveball well and showed 12-6 shape to curveball, kept it down in zone. Righthanded hitter, begins with an even stance and a high hand set and back elbow in the box; utilizes a short stride moving into contact. Upper body dominant swing, simple mechanics and employs a contact oriented approach. Clean stroke and worked the middle and pull side parts of the field with comfort, occasionally gets downward with path. Very good student.