He is hitting the ball literally perfectly, averaging 94.9 MPH of exit velocity. That is 0.1 MPH under the threshold for a hard hit ball.He’s also got a slightly better than average bat speed for hit typical swing.

Reds outfielder Will Benson brings the fans to their feet Sunday as he homered in the sixth inning to lead Cincinnati to a 3-1 victory on a three-game sweep of the Guardians at the Great American Ball Park. It was Benson's second homer of the game and fourth of the series. AP

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Will Benson's second home run of the game is a solo shot to give the Reds the 3-0 lead vs. the Guardians.

When Jack McKeon managed the Cincinnati Reds, his pet saying to his younger players was, ”When Mr. Opportunity knocks, you open the door and say, come on in.” Will Benson is making the most of his new opportunity. Terry Francona and the Reds are the beneficiaries.