Freddie Benavides

Born: 4/7/1966 in Laredo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-14 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alfredo Benavides

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Biography

Freddie Benavides was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career from 1991 to 1994. Born in 1966, he made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a utility infielder. Over the course of his career, Benavides played in 219 games, in which he recorded 135 hits, 4 home runs, and 52 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .253. His ability to contribute in various roles on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the early 1990s. Benavides played most notably for the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies, becoming part of the expanding talent pool in the league during a time when the game was evolving with more emphasis on offensive production and versatility. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed with 4 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized many players of his era. Though his career in the majors was relatively short, Benavides left an imprint as a reliable player who adapted to the demands of the game, embodying the spirit of determination and adaptability that defined many athletes of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
219	534	53	135	26	5	4	52	4	20	91	0.253	0.282	0.343	0.625	-1414.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1991	CIN	NL	24	63	11	18	1	0	0	3	1	1	15	0.286	.255 (+12%)	.323 (-6%)	.384 (-22%)	.708 (-15%)	-152.2
1992	CIN	NL	74	173	14	40	10	1	1	17	0	10	34	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.322 (-14%)	.377 (-16%)	.699 (-15%)	-473.4
1993	COL	NL	74	213	20	61	10	3	3	26	3	6	27	0.286	.265 (+8%)	.332 (-8%)	.403 (avg)	.735 (-4%)	-213.7
1994	WSN	NL	47	85	8	16	5	1	0	6	0	3	15	0.188	.269 (-30%)	.338 (-34%)	.424 (-36%)	.763 (-35%)	-574.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	10	0	0	2
2B	95	53	125	146	3	26
3B	11	1	0	8	0	0
SS	105	80	128	233	20	44

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	CIN	2B	3	2	7	4	0	1
1991	CIN	SS	20	16	26	49	2	5
1992	CIN	2B	37	23	47	61	0	8
1992	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1992	CIN	SS	34	21	33	68	6	18
1993	COL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1993	COL	2B	19	11	30	39	1	7
1993	COL	3B	5	1	0	6	0	0
1993	COL	SS	48	43	66	113	12	19
1994	MON	1B	3	0	8	0	0	1
1994	MON	2B	36	17	41	42	2	10
1994	MON	3B	5	0	0	2	0	0
1994	MON	SS	3	0	3	3	0	2