Yamil Benitez, baseball player, 1995-1998

Yamil Benitez

Born: 10/5/1972 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-09-15 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Yamil Antonio Benitez

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Biography

Yamil Benitez, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1995 to 1998. Throughout his career, Benitez appeared in 169 games, showcasing a blend of power and speed. He collected 109 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 60 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .243. Additionally, he demonstrated his base-running capability with 4 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Benitez's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by increasing offensive output and the emergence of power hitters. While he may not have been among the most prominent sluggers of his time, his contributions as a solid role player were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to make their mark in a league that was evolving rapidly, both in terms of athletic performance and the business of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
169 448 47 109 16 3 19 60 4 25 106 0.243 0.290 0.420 0.710 -748.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1995 WSN NL 14 39 8 15 2 1 2 7 0 1 7 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1996 WSN NL 11 12 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1997 KCR AL 53 191 22 51 7 1 8 21 2 10 49 0.267 .266 (avg) .336 (-9%) .419 (+5%) .756 (-1%) -74.6
1998 AZ NL 91 206 17 41 7 1 9 30 2 14 46 0.199 .266 (-25%) .335 (-22%) .420 (-11%) .755 (-16%) -673.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 132 107 231 5 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MON OF 14 7 18 1 1 0
1996 MON OF 4 0 1 0 1 0
1997 KCA OF 52 52 111 0 4 0
1998 ARI OF 62 48 101 4 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 86
Center Field 4
Right Field 44
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 ARI NL $195,000
1997 KCA AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $345,000