Joe Benson #43
- RF
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/205
- William Joseph Benson
- Status: Active
- Born: 3/05/1988 in Hinsdale, IL
- Draft: 2006, Minnesota Twins, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 64
- High School: Joliet Catholic Academy, Joliet, IL
- MLB Debut: 9/06/2011
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 3347 | .253 | 89 | 413 | 141 | .761 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 71 | .239 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .622 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 3347 | 542 | 847 | 89 | 413 | 141 | .253 | .347 | .761 |
| MLB Career Stats | 71 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .239 | .270 | .622 |
Latest Transactions
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June 4, 2019 | Southern Maryland Blue Crabs signed free agent OF Joe Benson. |
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March 30, 2016 | Minnesota Twins released RF Joe Benson. |
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December 15, 2015 | RF Joe Benson assigned to Rochester Red Wings. |
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November 25, 2015 | Minnesota Twins signed free agent RF Joe Benson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 6, 2015 | RF Joe Benson elected free agency. |
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July 11, 2015 | New York Mets signed free agent OF Joe Benson to a minor league contract. |
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July 11, 2015 | RF Joe Benson assigned to Binghamton Mets. |
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June 19, 2015 | Gwinnett Braves released RF Joe Benson. |
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June 11, 2015 | Gwinnett Braves placed RF Joe Benson on the 7-day disabled list. |
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March 13, 2015 | Atlanta Braves invited non-roster RF Joe Benson to spring training. |
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January 12, 2015 | RF Joe Benson assigned to Gwinnett Braves. |
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January 7, 2015 | RF Joe Benson assigned to Atlanta Braves. |
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June 21, 2014 | RF Joe Benson assigned to Jacksonville Suns from New Orleans Zephyrs. |
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June 16, 2014 | OF Joe Benson assigned to New Orleans Zephyrs from Jacksonville Suns. |
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April 2, 2014 | OF Joe Benson assigned to Jacksonville Suns. |
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December 20, 2013 | Miami Marlins signed free agent CF Joe Benson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 4, 2013 | CF Joe Benson elected free agency. |
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September 3, 2013 | Texas Rangers sent CF Joe Benson outright to Round Rock Express. |
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September 1, 2013 | Texas Rangers designated Joe Benson for assignment. |
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July 25, 2013 | Frisco RoughRiders activated CF Joe Benson from the 7-day disabled list. |
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July 17, 2013 | Frisco RoughRiders sent OF Joe Benson on a rehab assignment to AZL Rangers. |
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June 20, 2013 | Frisco RoughRiders placed CF Joe Benson on the 7-day disabled list. groin injury |
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May 25, 2013 | CF Joe Benson assigned to Frisco RoughRiders. |
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May 25, 2013 | Texas Rangers claimed CF Joe Benson off waivers from Minnesota Twins. |
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March 22, 2013 | Minnesota Twins optioned CF Joe Benson to Rochester Red Wings. |
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October 4, 2012 | Minnesota Twins recalled Joe Benson from New Britain Rock Cats. |
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July 16, 2012 | Joe Benson assigned to New Britain Rock Cats from Fort Myers Miracle. |
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July 7, 2012 | Joe Benson assigned to Fort Myers Miracle from New Britain Rock Cats. |
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June 28, 2012 | sent CF Joe Benson on a rehab assignment to GCL Twins. |
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May 25, 2012 | Joe Benson roster status changed by New Britain Rock Cats. |
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May 7, 2012 | CF Joe Benson assigned to New Britain Rock Cats from Rochester Red Wings. |
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March 27, 2012 | Minnesota Twins optioned Joe Benson to Rochester Red Wings. |
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October 12, 2011 | OF Joe Benson assigned to Tigres de Aragua. |
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September 6, 2011 | Minnesota Twins recalled Joe Benson from New Britain Rock Cats. |
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July 4, 2011 | Joe Benson roster status changed by New Britain Rock Cats. |
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July 1, 2011 | sent CF Joe Benson on a rehab assignment to GCL Twins. |
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June 3, 2011 | New Britain Rock Cats placed CF Joe Benson on the 7-day disabled list. sore left knee |
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March 14, 2011 | Minnesota Twins optioned CF Joe Benson to New Britain Rock Cats. |
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November 19, 2010 | Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Joe Benson from New Britain Rock Cats. |
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August 31, 2010 | Joe Benson assigned to Peoria Saguaros. |
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June 16, 2010 | Joe Benson assigned to New Britain Rock Cats from Fort Myers Miracle. |
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May 17, 2010 | Joe Benson assigned to Fort Myers Miracle from New Britain Rock Cats. |
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April 6, 2010 | Joe Benson assigned to New Britain Rock Cats from Fort Myers Miracle. |
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March 21, 2010 | CF Joe Benson assigned to Minnesota Twins. |
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July 5, 2009 | Fort Myers Miracle sent RF Joe Benson on a rehab assignment to GCL Twins. |
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July 3, 2009 | Joe Benson roster status changed by Fort Myers Miracle. |
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May 30, 2009 | Fort Myers Miracle activated RF Joe Benson from the 7-day disabled list. |
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May 12, 2009 | Fort Myers Miracle placed RF Joe Benson on the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 9, 2009 | OF Joe Benson assigned to Fort Myers Miracle. |
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June 20, 2006 | CF Joe Benson assigned to GCL Twins. |
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Awards
EAS Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 09/06/2010 | New Britain Rock Cats | EAS |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2010 | Minnesota Twins | AL |
| 2011 | Minnesota Twins | AL |