Joe Benson Stats

Joe Benson was born on Saturday, March 5, 1988, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Benson was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 6, 2011, with the Minnesota Twins. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Joe Benson baseball stats page.

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"He has some things to learn, but he plays hard. He's a gamer. He has all the tools in the world, so we'll see how he plays and go from there." - Gardenhire, Ron. Minnesota Twins Manager. Parmelee, Benson showcasing their skills. Bollinger, Rhett. MLB Staff Writer. 12 September 2011.

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Joe Benson Autograph on a 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Card (#GGA-JB)

Joe Benson Autograph on a 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Card (#GGA-JB)

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Birth Name:   William Joseph Benson
Nickname:   Joe
Born On:   03-05-1988  (Pisces)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Hinsdale, Illinois
Year of Death Data Died On:   Still Living (1,000 Oldest Living)
Place of Death Data Died In:   Still Living
Cemetery:   n/a
High School:   Catholic Academy High School (Joliet, IL)
College:   None Attended
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-01   Player Weight Chart Weight:   215
First Game:   09-06-2011 (Age 23)
Last Game:   09-28-2011
Draft:   2006 : 2nd Round (64th)

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Joe Benson Pitching Stats

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Joe Benson Hitting Stats

2011 23 Twins 21 71 3 17 6 1 0 0 2 3 0 21 0 0 0 1 .239 .270 .352
1 Year 21 71 3 17 6 1 0 0 2 3 0 21 0 0 0 1 .239 .270 .352

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Joe Benson Fielding Stats

2011 Twins CF 2 2 51 5 2.5 5 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.65
2011 Twins LF 11 10 264 20 1.8 19 19 0 1 0 n/a n/a n/a .950 1.94
2011 Twins RF 7 7 177 21 3.0 20 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a n/a .952 3.05
LF Totals 11 10 264 20 1.8 19 19 0 1 0 n/a n/a n/a .950 1.94
RF Totals 7 7 177 21 3.0 20 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a n/a .952 3.05
CF Totals 2 2 51 5 2.5 5 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.65
1 Year 20 19 492 46 2.3 44 44 0 2 0 n/a n/a n/a .957 2.41

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Joe Benson Miscellaneous Stats

2011 Twins 2 2 .500 0 0 1 0.0 3.4 35.5 - - -
1 Year 2 2 .500 0 0 1 0.0 3.4 35.5 - - -

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Joe Benson Miscellaneous Items of Interest

2011 Minnesota Twins 63 $414,000.00 - -

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