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Satchel Paige League
9-9-2046
Al Benedict Relief Pitcher
Retired (1986, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.24 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 65-71 Status Deceased (2032) Option Years 0  
SV 68 Age at Death 81 Date of Birth 07-31-1951
K 884 Drafted Round 3, Pick 36
(1969)		 Majors Svc Time 10 years
(148 games)
IP 1071.1
WHIP 1.53
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C    Ldrship D+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A+   Mentor Val B-
Speed C  Bunt D- Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health B- LCS Appearances 4
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team G AB H 2B 3B HR BB SO OPS OBP SLG ISO AVG Awards
1974 NYA
8
90
25
6
3
4
22
 13
.962
.417
.544
.267
.278
1975 NYA
71
478
126
17
6
14
57
 90
.759
.347
.412
.149
.264
1976 NYA
66
435
129
21
3
11
51
 96
.807
.373
.434
.138
.297
1977 NYA
66
460
126
19
4
11
57
 97
.758
.354
.404
.130
.274
1978 NYA
31
496
135
22
7
19
47
 113
.795
.336
.460
.188
.272
1979 NYA
62
228
54
6
2
5
31
 59
.684
.337
.346
.110
.237
1980 NYA
79
295
71
20
0
9
38
 61
.728
.328
.400
.159
.241
1981 NYA
72
289
80
9
4
7
44
 55
.778
.370
.408
.131
.277
1982 CLE
15
55
21
3
0
5
5
 13
1.161
.452
.709
.327
.382
1983 WAS
62
287
75
12
3
12
29
 70
.779
.329
.449
.188
.261
1984 WAS
94
368
107
19
3
18
43
 79
.872
.367
.505
.215
.291
1985 WAS
25
415
111
13
5
9
42
 84
.723
.335
.388
.120
.267
1986 WAS-LAN
53
270
80
17
3
12
35
 54
.898
.383
.515
.219
.296
2046
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
 0
.000
.000
.000
.000
.000
Total 704 4166 1140 184 43 136 501 884 .790 .354 .436 .163 .274

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Lou Whitaker League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Al Benedict has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1986-09-04The Los Angeles Sharks have waived Al Benedict. The Los Angeles Sharks have waived Derrek Sayles. The Los Angeles Sharks have waived Andre Speece.
1986-08-31The Los Angeles Sharks have acquired Al Benedict from the waiver wire.
1986-08-19The Washington Wise Guys have waived Al Benedict.
1986-07-29The Washington Wise Guys have promoted Ken Grey to the major league team. The Washington Wise Guys have designated Al Benedict for assignment.
1983-05-25The Washington Wise Guys have promoted Al Benedict to the major league team. The Washington Wise Guys have promoted Monte Fryman to the major league team. The Washington Wise Guys have promoted Red Freeman to the major league team. The Washington Wise Guys have designated Orber Regan for assignment. The Washington Wise Guys have designated Atsuhiro Nanamori for assignment. The Washington Wise Guys have designated Fred Hiller for assignment.
1983-05-25The Washington Wise Guys have acquired Al Benedict from the waiver wire.
1982-09-04The Cleveland Dragons have waived Al Benedict.
1982-08-01The Cleveland Dragons have promoted Al Benedict to the major league team.
1982-08-01The Cleveland Dragons have acquired Al Benedict from the waiver wire.
1982-06-13The New York Highlanders have waived Al Benedict.
1982-04-01The New York Highlanders have promoted Jeff Cicotte to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have designated Al Benedict for assignment.
1975-04-01The New York Highlanders have promoted Al Benedict to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have promoted Andre Speece to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have promoted Mike Finigan to the major league team.
1974-07-07The New York Highlanders have sent Al Benedict to the minors.
1974-05-23The New York Highlanders have promoted Al Benedict to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have sent Allie Judd to the minors.