Will Benson, baseball player, 2022

Will Benson

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Born: 6/16/1998 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: William Buchanan Benson

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Biography

Will Benson is a professional baseball player born in 1998, currently active in Major League Baseball since making his debut on August 1, 2022. He plays primarily as a position player and has quickly become known for his combination of power and speed on the field. Over the course of his career, Benson has appeared in 354 games, showcasing his potential with 205 hits and 37 home runs, contributing to a total of 118 RBIs. His batting average stands at 0.224, reflecting the challenges he faces as he continues to develop his offensive game. Benson's playing style is characterized by his athleticism, as evidenced by his 37 stolen bases, indicating a knack for base running that adds another dimension to his gameplay. As a young player in the current era of baseball, which emphasizes home runs and speed, Benson is positioned to make a significant impact in the league. His ongoing career and development are closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he represents the next wave of talent in the game, embodying the blend of power and agility that defines modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
372 947 134 211 44 13 37 119 38 105 353 0.223 0.302 0.414 0.716 -148.9

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
2022 CLE AL 28 55 8 10 1 0 0 3 0 3 19 0.182 .242 (-25%) .311 (-20%) .394 (-49%) .706 (-36%) -310.1
2023 CIN NL 108 287 51 79 15 8 11 31 19 40 103 0.275 .248 (+11%) .320 (+14%) .414 (+20%) .734 (+18%) 983.5
2024 CIN NL 128 343 41 64 19 2 14 43 16 40 154 0.187 .243 (-23%) .312 (-12%) .399 (-6%) .711 (-9%) -624.2
2025 CIN NL 90 230 31 52 8 2 12 41 2 16 67 0.226 .245 (-8%) .314 (-13%) .403 (+8%) .718 (-1%) -198.0
2026 CIN NL 18 32 3 6 1 1 0 1 1 6 10 0.188 — — — — 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLWC1 CIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2022 ALDS1 CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 352 259 607 14 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 CLE OF 20 13 29 0 1 0
2023 CIN OF 104 83 197 6 0 1
2024 CIN OF 143 102 226 5 2 0
2025 CIN OF 85 61 155 3 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 138
Center Field 69
Right Field 145
Designated Hitter 14

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Player of the Week Week of 2025-05-17