Nationals Prospects: Don’t sleep on Jake Bennett

Jake Bennett has become a forgotten prospect in the Nationals system. However, he is capable of having a Jake Irvin or Mitchell Parker type impact if he is healthy. After undergoing Tommy John Surgery in September of 2023, Bennett missed the whole 2024 campaign. Before that, he looked poised to have a quick rise through the minors.

Jake Bennett was a second round pick in the 2022 draft, known for his plus changeup and good command. He is one of several University of Oklahoma pitchers the Nats have selected in recent years, with others including Jake Irvin and Cade Cavalli.

While his stuff isn’t as loud as Cavalli, Bennett has middle of the rotation upside. In a recent bullpen, his velocity…