Dakota Storm Bennett is a 6’2″, 160 lb. lefty-throwing, righty-batting relief pitcher from Somerville, Alabama. Born on July 12th, 1999, Bennett was selected out of Brewer HS in the 11th round of the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft by the Miami Marlins.
Chosen with the 329th overall selection, Bennett’s path to the majors would not be unprecedented. Six members of the “329 club” have eventually graduated to the major leagues. Chief amongst them are Jon Gray (2011, New York Yankees, 6.6 career WAR) and Pat Meares (1990, Minnesota Twins, 4.8 WAR).
After getting picked, Bennett signed with the Miami Marlins for a $350,000 bonus, and reported to the Gulf Coast Marlins in the rookie-level, Florida-based Gulf Coast League on July 11th, the day before his 18th birthday.