Bruce Benedict

Born: 8/18/1955 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-08-18 | Final Game: 1989-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bruce Edwin Benedict

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Biography

Bruce Benedict was a notable figure in Major League Baseball during his career from 1978 to 1989. Born in 1955, he established himself as a reliable position player, appearing in 982 games and amassing 696 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .242. Known for his consistent play behind the plate, Benedict was recognized for his skills as a catcher, earning two All-Star selections during his tenure. His offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 260 RBIs, highlighting his ability to support his teammates and drive in runs when it mattered most. Benedict played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the traditional playing styles of the past to a more dynamic approach. Despite not being a power hitter, his ability to get on base and maintain steady production made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases, recording 12 stolen bases over his career. After retiring from the game, Bruce Benedict left behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the grit and determination of the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
982	2878	214	696	98	6	18	260	12	328	251	0.242	0.320	0.299	0.619	-5753.3

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1978	ATL	NL	22	52	3	13	2	0	0	1	0	6	6	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (+1%)	.378 (-24%)	.702 (-12%)	-83.3
1979	ATL	NL	76	204	14	46	11	0	0	15	1	33	18	0.225	.265 (-15%)	.329 (avg)	.397 (-30%)	.727 (-16%)	-506.0
1980	ATL	NL	120	359	18	91	14	1	2	34	3	28	36	0.253	.264 (-4%)	.326 (-5%)	.387 (-19%)	.714 (-13%)	-825.9
1981	ATL	NL	90	295	26	78	12	1	5	35	1	33	21	0.264	.255 (+3%)	.320 (+7%)	.368 (-2%)	.688 (+2%)	190.1
1982	ATL	NL	118	386	34	95	11	1	3	44	4	37	40	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.324 (-3%)	.388 (-22%)	.712 (-13%)	-883.1
1983	ATL	NL	134	423	43	126	13	1	2	43	1	61	24	0.298	.260 (+14%)	.324 (+19%)	.389 (-11%)	.714 (+3%)	541.8
1984	ATL	NL	95	300	26	67	8	1	4	25	1	34	25	0.223	.259 (-14%)	.322 (-7%)	.384 (-23%)	.707 (-16%)	-806.7
1985	ATL	NL	70	208	12	42	6	0	0	20	0	22	12	0.202	.257 (-21%)	.323 (-14%)	.390 (-41%)	.714 (-29%)	-1012.9
1986	ATL	NL	64	160	11	36	10	1	0	13	1	15	10	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.325 (-9%)	.395 (-24%)	.720 (-17%)	-476.0
1987	ATL	NL	37	95	4	14	1	0	1	5	0	17	15	0.147	.262 (-44%)	.331 (-16%)	.415 (-54%)	.746 (-38%)	-581.9
1988	ATL	NL	90	236	11	57	7	0	0	19	0	19	26	0.242	.254 (-5%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (-28%)	.695 (-19%)	-743.4
1989	ATL	NL	66	160	12	31	3	0	1	6	0	23	18	0.194	.254 (-24%)	.319 (-6%)	.375 (-38%)	.694 (-24%)	-566.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	2	1	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1982	NLCS	ATL	3	8	1	2	1	0	0	0	2	1	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	971	892	4651	577	53	50

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	ATL	C	22	16	81	14	1	1
1979	ATL	C	76	69	344	35	6	3
1980	ATL	C	120	111	502	76	7	6
1981	ATL	C	90	86	404	73	7	7
1982	ATL	C	118	111	602	73	5	9
1983	ATL	C	134	128	738	91	7	12
1984	ATL	C	95	95	504	37	5	2
1985	ATL	C	70	67	314	35	4	1
1986	ATL	C	57	49	252	28	2	1
1987	ATL	C	35	28	165	21	2	3
1988	ATL	C	89	76	384	54	5	3
1989	ATL	C	65	56	361	40	2	2