Keyner Benitez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #25 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.
  
  Track Record: Benitez was signed for $225,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2023, and his pro career could not have gotten off to a better start. After holding his own in the Dominican Summer League in 2023, he proved himself too advanced for the complex league to start 2024, earned a promotion to full-season ball as a freshly turned 18-year-old and posted a 3.12 ERA with more than a strikeout per inning.
  
  Scouting Report: Benitez has a slender build and generates velocity with his loose, whippy frame. His fastball sits 91-95 mph with plenty of natural armside run, and he projects to continue adding velocity as he gets older and stronger. His slider is big and sweepy and effective versus lefties more for its depth than its power. His favorite pitch is his low-80s changeup, which features good sell and big separation off the fastball. His command is spotty at present, but his stuff has been good enough thus far to survive in damage parts of the zone. He has a smooth delivery with little effort, so evaluators are optimistic his control and command will grow as he matures.
  
  The Future: Benitez will open the 2025 season at age 18, and may head back to Low-A to start the year. He could see High-A later in the season with performance. If he continues to make strides with control and velocity, he could develop into a No. 3 starter in a big league rotation.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 45.