Colton
Benaitis

Uncommitted. Benaitis had a big week at the plate going 8-for-14 with five doubles, two walks, ten RBIs, four runs scored, and three stolen bases. His biggest game came in their win over Glenbrook South, where he went 3-for-4 with two doubles, driving in five, while coming around to score twice.

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 90 in the state. Lean, wiry 6-foot, 165-pound frame, projectable with room to fill out. Started at third base and hit out of the two-hole for the Porters. Simple right-handed swing with little wasted movement, stays short to the ball, works to stay on top with quality bat-to-ball skills, showed the ability to battle and handle 90+ mph throughout his at-bats. Steady, sure-handed actions at third base. Follow 2025 prospect.

Uncommitted. Benaitis had an impressive week for the Porters going 4-for-8 with two triples, three RBIs, three stolen bases, three runs scored and two walks. He’s been a difference maker for their offense this year, totaling five triples on the year so far. His most impressive game of the week was against Plainfield East, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three RBIs and one run scored.

Uncommitted. Benaitis had a stellar game in their win over Alton, going 2-for-4 with a home run, triple, two RBIs and two runs scored. On the week he tallied three hits; a home run and two triples with three RBIs and two runs scored.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound shortstop had a big game at the plate for the Porters going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. The right-handed hitter has a simple setup and approach from the right side. His hands work direct to the ball and his barrel stays in the zone a long time. Benaitis also showed to be a reliable, steady defender at the shortstop position throughout the night.

The freshman got his first taste of varsity action last week and went 5-for-15 (.333) with six runs scored and four stolen bases.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall slightly crouched stance, minimal load and stride.  Direct, flat swing, easy effort, sneaky jump off the barrel and flashed back spin contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. INF - 71 mph. Short arm stroke, high 3/4 finish.
Defense: 1.94-2.07 pop times. Took reps behind the plate and on the infield. As a catcher, feet square up to the bag, simple hand transfer with a quick release. On the infield, glove gathers out front, flashed footwork feel and plays through release.                                                               
Run: 7.41 runner in the 60. 

Junior Futures Games: Team Illinois 1 was dealt a 5-0 loss in game three to Team Alabama, which was shortened by rain. Colton Benaitis started the game on the mound and pounded the strike zone with fastballs and curves. However, Benaitis’ strengths are when a bat is in his hands. As a hitter he is a high-follow, Benaitis consistently barreled baseballs all week long, coming up with clutch hit after clutch hit. It doesn’t matter if the pitcher is throwing 85 or 65 mph, Benaitis’ timing and barrel awareness shows up in every at bat. He has a short quick, repeatable swing, he uses all fields and has a keen ability to make in at-bat adjustments. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, tight hand start, minimal stride.  Loose hands, easy operation. Direct path to contact, short and level, repeats and stays on plane. Line drive feel to all fields, power upside.
Power: 79.5 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 241’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short to the ear, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.07-2.15 pop times. Quick/clean transfer, feet work direct with second, quick out of the crouch.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60. 

Colton Benaitis (Lockport, 2026), a 5-foot-10, 155-pound catcher, had a solid all-around showing and looked to be one of the top right-handed bats in attendance. Benaitis has loose, easy hands, stays short and direct to contact while repeating hard line-drive contact to all fields with more power to come down the road. He also ran a 7.16 60, was 71 mph from the crouch and his pop times ranged from 2.07-2.15.