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Joe Benson #12 - OF

Minnesota

  • Age: 25
  • DOB: 1988/03/05
  • POB: Hinsdale, IL
  • Height: 6-1 Weight: 215lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 1
  • Drafted by Minnesota in 2006 (2nd round).
  • Current Status: In the minors (on 40-man roster)

Scouting Report

AssetsDisplays a pretty good power/speed combination on offense, and good tools overall. Can play any outfield position.
FlawsStrikes out a bit too much and doesn't walk nearly enough. Also needs to become more efficient on the base-paths.
Career potentialToolsy outfielder with a little upside.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/03/22Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
2012/03/27Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
2011/09/06Recalled from New Britain (AA).
2011/03/14Optioned to New Britain (AA).
2011/02/26Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
2010/11/19Contract purchased from New Britain (AA).

Trades

2006/06/06Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round (64th overall) in 2006.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSEAVGOBPSLGOPS
2012RochesterAAA28959173228112740-.179.269.316.585
2012New BritainAA37141132661320134343-.184.268.305.573
2012Fort MyersA83371030185940-.303.395.485.880
2012GCL TwinsR381310001211-.375.444.500.944
2011MinnesotaAL21713176102321222.239.270.352.622
2011New BritainAA11140069114284166756109139-.285.388.495.883
2011GCL TwinsR392210002211-.222.364.333.697
2010New BritainAA1023746594207234939115149-.251.336.527.863
2010Fort MyersA2185162511141382150-.294.375.588.963
2009Fort MyersA80263467510352946741474.285.414.403.817
2009GCL TwinsR2511000020110.200.429.200.629
2008BeloitA692543963163427247317113.248.326.382.708
2007BeloitA122432731101885384912418167.255.347.368.715
2006BeloitA8192500010610-.263.263.263.526
2006GCL TwinsR5219630511155282141910-.260.335.444.779
TotalAL21713176102321222.239.270.352.622
TotalAAA28959173228112740-.179.269.316.585
TotalAA2509151472345412421361082673121-.256.349.479.828
TotalA3081086183288581519116132307593414.265.362.399.761
TotalR602183457135528264512130.261.343.436.779

Legend:

GP - games played
AB - at bats
R - runs
H - hits
TB - total bases
2B - doubles
3B - triples
HR - home runs
RBI - runs batted in
BB - walks or base on balls
SO - strikeouts
SB - stolen bases
CS - caught stealing
E - errors
AVG - average
OBP - on-base percentage
SLG - slugging perentage