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Name Team Age
John Benton Retired (1977, Age 34) Died (2017, Age 74)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 64
(1965)
C R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Fred Lynn League 0 2 years (102 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B- C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 8/24/1943
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1977-11-01John Benton has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1972-04-01The Boston Tunes have waived John Benton.
1971-06-30The Boston Tunes have promoted Javy Reiber to the major league team. The Boston Tunes have designated John Benton for assignment.
1970-05-08The Boston Tunes have promoted John Benton to the major league team. The Boston Tunes have sent George Bayless to the minors.
1970-05-08The Boston Tunes have sent John Benton to the minors.
1969-04-01The Boston Tunes have promoted John Benton to the major league team. The Boston Tunes have designated Jose Masterson for assignment.
1968-07-26The Boston Tunes have acquired John Benton from the waiver wire.
1968-07-22The Milwaukee Beekeepers have waived John Benton.
1968-03-03The Milwaukee Beekeepers have sent John Benton to the minors.
1967-09-10The Milwaukee Beekeepers have promoted John Benton to the major league team.
1967-09-10The Milwaukee Beekeepers have acquired John Benton from the waiver wire.
1967-09-06The Detroit Spiders have waived John Benton.