A 6'1" 175 lb. right-handed pitcher from Mesa, Arizona, Behnke is in his Junior season at Grand Canyon University In Phoenix.  Behnke joins the Antelopes from Mesa Community College where he posted a 3.38 ERA during his sophomore season after seeing action in 11 games and collecting 40 strikeouts. In 2011, Behnke had 22 strikeouts in 18.0 innings. He played for Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona.