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Satchel Paige League
9-5-2046
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 Type OS Age Chances   Active GS Injured  Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1970 Minors 19 58.00 1 / 2 3 / 29 7 / 27 11 / 58
1971 Minors 20 61.00 1 / 3 9 / 29 8 / 29 18 / 61
1972 Minors 21 59.00 1 / 5 0 / 27 4 / 27 5 / 59
1973 Minors 22 68.00 0 / 3 6 / 39 3 / 26 9 / 68
1974 Minors 23 24.00 1 / 1 0 / 10 2 / 13 3 / 24
1974 Majors 23 11.07 40 8 0 0 / 0 0 / 8 1 / 3 1 / 11
1975 Majors 24 52.36 162 0 0 3 / 10 0 / 26 3 / 16 6 / 52
1976 Majors 25 55.49 162 0 0 5 / 12 0 / 18 0 / 25 5 / 55
1977 Majors 26 56.26 162 0 0 2 / 14 0 / 19 0 / 23 2 / 56
1978 Majors 27 45.90 162 24 0 1 / 11 0 / 17 1 / 17 2 / 45
1979 Majors 28 45.55 162 0 0 0 / 8 0 / 20 1 / 17 1 / 45
1980 Majors 29 44.97 162 0 0 1 / 10 0 / 20 0 / 14 1 / 44
1981 Majors 30 42.92 162 1 0 1 / 8 0 / 18 1 / 16 2 / 42
1982 Minors 31 2.00 0 / 0 0 / 2 0 / 0 0 / 2
1982 Majors 31 7.89 30 0 0 0 / 0 0 / 5 0 / 2 0 / 7
1983 Majors 32 34.92 114 0 0 0 / 1 0 / 11 2 / 22 2 / 34
1984 Majors 33 48.10 162 0 0 1 / 9 0 / 20 0 / 19 1 / 48
1985 Majors 34 40.48 162 22 0 -3 / 9 -3 / 16 -3 / 15 -9 / 40
1986 Minors 35 2.00 0 / 0 0 / 1 0 / 1 0 / 2
1986 Majors 35 31.27 104 0 0 -4 / 1 -4 / 13 2 / 17 -6 / 31
Total 1746 55 0 11 / 107 11 / 348 32 / 329 54 / 784

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.