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Satchel Paige League
9-6-2046
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   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A+   Mentor Val B-
Speed Bunt D- Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range 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 POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP +/- RF   FPCT GG
1974 P NYA 8 8 22.2 3 1 2 0 0 0 1.19 1.000
1975 P NYA 70 0 123.0 22 0 22 0 0 0 1.61 1.000
1976 P NYA 59 0 112.1 13 1 12 0 0 0 1.04 1.000
1977 P NYA 61 0 122.0 13 0 13 0 1 +1 0.96 1.000
1978 P NYA 30 24 126.2 11 2 9 0 0 0 0.78 1.000
1979 P NYA 61 0 62.2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.14 1.000
1980 P NYA 75 0 76.1 12 1 11 0 2 -2 1.41 1.000
1981 P NYA 67 1 73.1 7 1 6 0 1 +1 0.86 1.000
1982 P CLE 14 0 11.2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.77 1.000
1983 P WAS 60 0 74.0 5 0 5 0 0 0 0.61 1.000
1984 P WAS 91 0 92.1 15 2 12 1 0 +1 1.36 .933
1985 P WAS 24 21 107.1 18 0 17 1 0 +2 1.43 .944
RF WAS 1 1 9.0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2.00 1.000
1986 P WAS-LAN 51 0 67.0 10 0 9 1 2 -2 1.21 .900
Pos Total P 671 54 1071.1 131 8 120 3 6 +1 1.08 .977
RF 1 1 9.0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2.00 1.000
Total 672 55 1080.1 133 10 120 3 6 +1 1.08 .977

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.