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Joe Benson

Minnesota Twins

1988/03/05 23

6-1 205

Hinsdale, IL

R / R

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the Minnesota Twins in 2006 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 3 9 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 .222 .364 .333
career Total 21 71 3 17 6 1 0 2 3 21 2 2 .239 .270 .352

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Displays a pretty good power/speed combination on offense, and good tools overall.
Flaws
  • Strikes out a bit too much. Needs to become more efficient on the base-paths.
Career Potential
  • Toolsy outfielder with upside.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 6, 2011 Recalled from New Britain (AA).
March 14, 2011 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
February 26, 2011 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2010 Contract purchased from New Britain (AA).

Trades

June 6, 2006 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round (64th overall) in 2006.

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