Benson Returns to Rock Cats
New Britain, CT - The New Britain
Rock Cats of
the Eastern League made a roster
move today, June 16, recalling
promising 22-year-old
OF prospect Joe Benson from Ft.
Myers in the Single-A, Florida State League.
A 2nd round pick
of the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 Draft, the 6'1"/215-pound Benson
began the
2010 Season in New Britain. The Minooka, IL resident appeared in 33
games for
the Rock Cats and batted .219 with 5 HRs and 9 RBI before his May 17th
reassignment to Ft. Myers. Ranked by Baseball
America as the 13th best Prospect in
the entire Minnesota
system, Benson regained his offensive prowess in Florida. In just 21
games for
the 2010 Miracle, the right-handed
hitter swatted 11 Doubles, 1 Triple and 4 Home Runs while knocking in
13 with a
.294 BA.
He
will rejoin New Britain
today in time for the Rock Cats' 5:05 PM scheduled Doubleheader at home
against
visiting Harrisburg.