08/01/2024 - All-Ripken Games - Myrtle Beach, SC Benton is a talented SS/RHP with a promising future on the diamond. At shortstop, he displays smooth and fluid actions with active feet, working to square up ground balls and play through them with his body. His glove action is firm and presents well out front, and he moves laterally with good range, which will improve as he enhances his foot quickness. At the plate, he shines with a squared setup, quick hands, and an aggressive swing path, staying inside the ball and utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. On the mound, his fastball ranges from 41-42 mph. Benton’s stock on the mound will rise as he builds more arm strength and develops his off-speed pitches. He has potential with time and room to progress his game.