Angel Benitez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Yankees #25 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Benitez was signed on the strength of a tall, projectable frame that the Yankees believed had plenty of room for more strength and velocity. Those gains began happening as he got older, and New York signed him on July 16, 2021. He made his pro debut in 2022 in the Dominican Summer League but had Tommy John surgery after the season and will miss all of 2023.
  
  Scouting Report: At his best, Benitez shows a tantalizing mix of size and stuff. His fastball sat around 94 mph and bumped 97 with excellent cut and ride through the zone. He backed the fastball with a potentiall plus changeup that averaged around 89 mph and a sweepier slider in the mid 80s that flashed above-average. Benitez's pitch package was accentuated by a lower slot that created tricky angles and big-time extension from his long levers. He'd whiffed 24 in 17 innings before his elbow flared up in early July.
  
  The Future: In the winter of 2021, Yankees officials pointed out Benitez as a pitcher to watch. He showed hints of his upside in 2022 but will have to wait a year before getting back on the mound. If it all clicks, he might be worth the wait.
  
  Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 60. Control: 50

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Benitez was signed on the strength of a tall, projectable frame that the Yankees believed had plenty of room for more strength and velocity. Those gains began happening as he got older, and New York signed him on July 16, 2021. He made his pro debut in 2022 in the Dominican Summer League but had Tommy John surgery after the season and will miss all of 2023.
  
  Scouting Report: At his best, Benitez shows a tantalizing mix of size and stuff. His fastball sat around 94 mph and bumped 97 with excellent cut and ride through the zone. He backed the fastball with a potentiall plus changeup that averaged around 89 mph and a sweepier slider in the mid 80s that flashed above-average. Benitez's pitch package was accentuated by a lower slot that created tricky angles and big-time extension from his long levers. He'd whiffed 24 in 17 innings before his elbow flared up in early July.
  
  The Future: In the winter of 2021, Yankees officials pointed out Benitez as a pitcher to watch. He showed hints of his upside in 2022 but will have to wait a year before getting back on the mound. If it all clicks, he might be worth the wait.
  
  Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 60. Control: 50
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Benitez was signed on the strength of a tall, projectable frame that the Yankees believed had plenty of room for more strength and velocity. Those gains began happening as he got older, and New York signed him on July 16, 2021. He made his pro debut in 2022 in the Dominican Summer League but had Tommy John surgery after the season and will miss all of 2023.
  
  Scouting Report: At his best, Benitez shows a tantalizing mix of size and stuff. His fastball sat around 94 mph and bumped 97 with excellent cut and ride through the zone. He backed the fastball with a potentiall plus changeup that averaged around 89 mph and a sweepier slider in the mid 80s that flashed above-average. Benitez's pitch package was accentuated by a lower slot that created tricky angles and big-time extension from his long levers. He'd whiffed 24 in 17 innings before his elbow flared up in early July.
  
  The Future: In the winter of 2021, Yankees officials pointed out Benitez as a pitcher to watch. He showed hints of his upside in 2022 but will have to wait a year before getting back on the mound. If it all clicks, he might be worth the wait.
  
  Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 60. Control: 50