My acquisition was based entirely on this morning's BP write up.
Will Benson, RF, Cleveland Indians (Low-A Lake County)
Two years ago during a brutally cold April afternoon game, Eloy Jimenez grabbed my attention with one swing of his bat. The then 19-year-old turned on a inside fastball and sent it over the tiki themed beer tent which sat 30 feet beyond the left field fence. Fast forward to an equally frigid Indiana afternoon and Will Benson gave me a glimpse of power that might rival Jimenez’s. Benson hit an absolute laser over 400 feet to opposite field that everyone knew was gone as soon as it left the bat. The raw power is undeniable, generated by a swing that features natural loft and his massive strength. However, up until this year the bat has been inconsistent, lacking the bat-to-ball skills of a more polished hitter. He moves well for his size, and while not a threat on the bases he covers ground well in the outfield. The arm shows good carry and is above-average even for right field. Jimenez saw his prospect status jump with his fantastic 2016 season in the Midwest League. If Benson, who is off to a good start at Lake County, can continue to make strides at the plate he too will vault into the upper echelon of power prospects. —Nathan Graham