Joe Benson, baseball player, 2011-2011

Joe Benson

Born: 3/5/1988 in Hinsdale, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-06 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Benson

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Biography

Joe Benson, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player for a brief period during the 2011 Major League Baseball season. His career spanned from September 6 to September 28 of that year, during which he appeared in 21 games. Benson showcased his potential in a limited sample size, recording 17 hits and maintaining a batting average of .239. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team with 2 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Benson's time in the majors came during an era characterized by a focus on offensive production and athleticism. Despite the brevity of his career, he represented the aspirations of many young players striving to make their mark in baseball. While his major league tenure was short, Joe Benson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and perseverance inherent in the sport, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 71 3 17 6 1 0 2 2 3 21 0.239 0.270 0.352 0.622 -177.7

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
2011 MIN AL 21 71 3 17 6 1 0 2 2 3 21 0.239 .255 (-6%) .320 (-16%) .399 (-12%) .719 (-14%) -177.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 19 44 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 MIN OF 20 19 44 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Center Field 2
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 1