Jarett Benedict OF/C

10/06/2019 - Accelerated College PREP - Parker (Denver), CO Jarett is an OF/C prospect who will graduate in 2022. In the OF, Jarett shows active footwork and takes good angles to the ball. He fields the ball out in front of his body and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them on-line to his target. Getting into a more athletic fielding position can help Jarett improve as an OF. Behind the plate, Jarett shows efficient footwork and covers up well when blocking. He presents a good target to the pitcher and receives with a firm glove. He gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them accurate and on-line to the 2B bag. Jarett can improve as a C by sitting in a lower stance. At the plate, this switch hitter shows a solid swing from both sides. He gets up in a square stance and takes a square stride. He is smooth getting back into his load and hits against a strong front side. He takes a level swing with decent bat speed, leading to consistent contact and line drives. Continuing to add strength can help Jarett improve as a hitter. Overall, Jarett is a solid prospect who has the potential to further develop his skills on the field.