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Name Team Age
Ben Bender Retired (1995, Age 35) Died (2025, Age 65)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 32
(1980)
RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mike Piazza League 0 10 years (26 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- C-
Endurance Velocity Control
D+ A- B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 5/5/1960
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1995-11-01Ben Bender has retired from the Atlanta Engineers
1995-07-20Trade #1232799 has been completed between the New York Rotties and the Atlanta Engineers. The Atlanta Engineers receive Jo Jo Rivera, Mike Macfarlane, Ben Bender from the New York Rotties in exchange for Jack Hamlin, Ed Bratcher.
1993-03-25The New York Rotties have promoted Ben Bender to the major league team.
1990-06-15The New York Rotties have acquired Ben Bender from the waiver wire.
1990-06-08The Cincinnati Reds have waived Ben Bender.
1990-05-19The Cincinnati Reds have designated Ben Bender for assignment.
1990-05-14Ben Bender of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 10 days.
1985-09-29Ben Bender of the Cincinnati Reds is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
1983-04-19The Los Angeles Blue have promoted Ben Bender to the major league team. The Los Angeles Blue have designated Ace Rocker for assignment.
1983-04-19Trade #1135885 has been completed between the Florida Flamingos and the Los Angeles Blue. The Los Angeles Blue receive Bill Senteney, Floyd Waitkus, Harry Covington, Choke Paschal, Ben Bender, Johnny Calvo, Draft Pick 1986 Round 2 FLA (Nick Green), Draft Pick 1985 Round 2 FLA (Gavvy Hernandez), Draft Pick 1984 Round 1 FLA (Deron Parks) from the Florida Flamingos in exchange for Shug McGraw, Jay Knight, Wade McCormick. Protest This Trade.