| Joe Benson | |
|---|---|
 Benson in 2011 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born:March 5, 1988 Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 2011, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2011, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .239 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Teams | |
William Joseph Benson (born March 5,1988) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins during the 2011 season.
Benson attended Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet,Illinois. Benson played baseball and American football at Joliet,and was recruited to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers football team as a running back.
The Minnesota Twins selected Benson in the second round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. Benson signed with the Twins rather than attend Purdue. [1]
Benson participated in spring training for the Twins in 2011,but did not make the opening day roster and was subsequently assigned to the AA affiliate of the Twins,the New Britain Rock Cats,where he was given the starting job in center field. On September 6,2011,Benson made his major league debut for the Minnesota Twins. He went without a hit a three at-bats,drawing a walk and striking out once. [2] Benson's first major league hit was a single off of Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on September 10,2011. [3] [4]
In 2013,Benson competed with Aaron Hicks for the starting centerfield position with the Twins. Hicks won the job,and Benson went to the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League. In May 2013,the Twins put Benson on outright waivers to clear a roster spot for P. J. Walters.
On May 25,2013,Benson was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. [1] On September 1,2013,Benson was designated for assignment and he was outrighted on September 3. On November 4,2013,Benson elected free agency. [5]
On December 20,2013,Benson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. [6] [7] He spent most of the season with Double–A Jacksonville Suns. [8]
On January 7,2015,Benson signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. [9] He was released on June 19.
On June 22,2015,Benson signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 5 games he went 4-20 (.200) with 1 RBI and 1 stolen base.
On July 11,2015,Benson signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. [10] He elected free agency on November 6,2015. [11]
On November 30,2015 Benson signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins. He was released on March 30,2016.
On April 17,2017,Benson signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 117 games he hit .254/.308/.371 with 8 home runs,40 RBIs and 17 stolen bases.
On May 8,2018,Benson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association. He was released on April 30,2019. In 73 games he hit .300/.375/.498 with 9 home runs,38 RBIs and 9 stolen bases.
On June 4,2019,Benson signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 96 games he struggled hitting .219/.283/.316 with 4 home runs,28 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.
Jason Renyt Tyner is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. His MLB career spanned nine seasons from 2000 through 2008 for the New York Mets (2000),Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000-2003),Minnesota Twins (2005-2007),and Cleveland Indians (2008). He bats and throws left-handed and played all three outfield spots,with the majority of his playing time coming in left field.
Luis Antonio Castillo is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins,New York Mets,and Minnesota Twins from 1996 through 2010.
Michael Robert Lamb is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Houston Astros,Minnesota Twins,Milwaukee Brewers,Florida Marlins from 2000 through 2008,and 2010. As a player,Lamb was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg).
John Chad Allen is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Cleveland Indians,Florida Marlins and Texas Rangers.
Joshua Aaron Wilson is an American former professional baseball infielder. Wilson is a Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania native. He was part of the 1998 Pennsylvania state championship baseball team and Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Wilson played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Arizona Diamondbacks,San Diego Padres,Seattle Mariners,Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers.
Alejandro Alberto De Aza Ceda is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Chicago White Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Boston Red Sox,San Francisco Giants,New York Mets,and Washington Nationals.
Scott Michael Cousins is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Florida / Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2010 through 2013.
Pedro Alexander Florimón Jr.,is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Minnesota Twins,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Philadelphia Phillies. In 2004,Florimón was signed by the Orioles,as a non-drafted free agent. He made his MLB debut,in 2011.
Delino Diaab DeShields is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians,and the Cincinnati Reds. He is the son of former MLB player Delino DeShields and the brother of basketball player Diamond DeShields.
Darin Paul Mastroianni is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins.
Jordany V. Valdespin is a Dominican professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Miami Marlins. He was suspended for 50 games during the 2013 Biogenesis baseball scandal.
Jack Burdett Shuck III is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Los Angeles Angels,Cleveland Indians,Chicago White Sox,Miami Marlins,and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nicholas Chad Gordon is an American professional baseball outfielder,second baseman,and shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. He was selected by the Twins in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft,and made his MLB debut with them in 2021.
Derek Jerome Hill is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers,Washington Nationals,Texas Rangers,and San Francisco Giants. Hill was drafted by the Tigers in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft.
John David Field is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins in 2018.
Tristan Gabriel Pompey is a Canadian professional baseball outfielder for the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The Miami Marlins selected him in the third round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft after his college baseball career for the Kentucky Wildcats.
John Patrick Reinheimer is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets. He played college baseball at East Carolina University.
Zachary Thomas Granite is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins in 2017.
Aaron James Whitefield is an Australian professional baseball outfielder for the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels.
Wynton Allen Bernard is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies.
