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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jake Bennett is a 25-year-old left-handed pitcher (6'6") who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in December 2025. He made his MLB debut on May 1, 2026, against the Houston Astros, earning a win by allowing 1 run on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts and 3 walks over 5 innings. In his second start on May 7 against Tampa Bay, he posted a 4.35 ERA over 10.1 innings across two starts with a 9.5% strikeout rate and 9.5% walk rate. Bennett was dominant in Triple-A Worcester with a 0.86 ERA over 5 starts with 16 strikeouts. He was optioned back to Triple-A after his second start as the Red Sox rotation became healthier with Sonny Gray returning from the IL. Bennett features a plus changeup and good fastball velocity, using his large frame effectively on the mound.
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A performance (0.86 ERA, 16 K in 5 starts)
- + Successful MLB debut with win against Astros (1 ER in 5 IP)
- + Plus changeup and hard-throwing lefty with good frame
- + Good spring training performance
- + Impressed scouts with velocity and mechanics
- + Young (25 years old) with upside potential
Weaknesses
- - Underwhelming strikeout rate in MLB (9.5%)
- - High walk rate in MLB (9.5%)
- - Elevated ERA in second start (4.35 overall)
- - Limited MLB experience (only 2 starts)
- - Optioned back to Triple-A after second start
- - Uncertainty about long-term role with rotation depth
- - Control issues evident with 3 walks in debut
About
Jake Bennett is a sp for the Boston Red Sox.
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