LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Lone Star Showcase
Benito Hurtado iii is a 2027 OF/2B with a 5-5 131 lb. frame from Laredo, TX who attends St. Augustine. Primary OF with a smaller frame and good athleticism. Works to the ball well and could adjust his glove well to the ball. Fields it cleanly out front and shuffles a bit before throwing and getting it out. Developing arm strength right now. Also played infield showing young actions out at short. Worked to his backhand well but will need to continue to develop and improve arm strength. Also ran a 7.87 sixty. Right-handed hitter with a balanced base with bend in the knees. Front foot points inward to start. High handset. Uses a small leg lift rock back and stride into contact for timing and rhythm. Works the opposite field well with some impact and has a contact-oriented approach. Showed good rhythm in the swing overall. Good Student.