Jake
Bentivenga

Verbally committed to Rochester.

C Jake Bentivenga (New Trier) is an uncommitted catcher-to-know in the state. Listed at a compact and strong 5-foot-11, 181-pounds, the right-handed hitter has plenty of strength in his bat, reaching up to 97 mph for his max EV in the workout with an average EV of 87 mph and max distance of 355’. His BLAST metrics were some of the best in the event, averaging 24.5 mph for his hand-speed, 78.1 mph for his bat-speed, and 20.2 Gs for his rotational acceleration. Quality defender that works hard behind the plate, 1.94 pop-time with a max velocity of 73 mph from the chute.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 181.9-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open setup, quiet hands load, stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Flat path with extension through contact, strong hands. 77.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.4 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Compact, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.94-2.06 pop times. Efficient jab step footwork, squatted stance, upright upper half, athletic mover.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid laod and stride. Loose, intentful swing, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Arm works with short action into a high 3/4 window. Flashed accuracy from the crouch.
Defense: 2.09-2.27 pop times. Flashed soft hands behind the plate. Short and quick transfer, stays low through his throw. Soft blocker.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance with a narrow base. Long hand load. High leg kick trigger.  Uphill to contact with intent to elevate, flashed power to the pull-side.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short, high 3/4 slot, put throws consistently on the bag.
Defense: 2.22 - 2.46 pop times. Sure-handed, quick/clean transfer. Works in-line on throws.
Run: 8.80 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Defense: 2.47-2.68 pop times. Easy receiving actions, clean exchanges.
Arm: RH. C - 62 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, short stride. Strength in swing, level bat path, makes contact out front, gap-to-gap approach with pull-side tendencies.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 10.89 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Smooth tempo, easy tall and fall delivery, repeatable, strong front side, works in line with target, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Arm side run, 2-seam type.
CB: 55-57 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes.
CH: 61-64 mph. Flashes fade, arm speed similar to fastball.