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Name Team Age
Joe Benton Retired (1992, Age 35) Died (2023, Age 66)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 5
(1979)		 RP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Earl Averill League 0 9 years (126 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D  D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C  B- B+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B+ A 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 6/27/1957
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 2 8
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1979C B-B-
1980C B-B 
1981C B B 
1982C B B+
1983C B B+
1984C B+B+
1985C+B+B+
1986C+B+B+
1987C+B+A-
1988C+B+A-
1989C+B+A-
1990C+B+A-
1991C+B+A-
1992C B B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1992-11-01Joe Benton has retired from the Texas Toads
1992-08-29The Texas Toads have promoted Joe Benton to the major league team.
1992-08-17The Texas Toads have promoted Bob Steele to the major league team. The Texas Toads have designated Joe Benton for assignment.
1992-07-04Joe Benton of the Texas Toads is injured and is expected to be out 42 days.
1987-09-06Joe Benton of the Washington Nats is injured and is expected to be out 11 days.
1987-08-19Joe Benton of the Washington Nats is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1983-07-22The Washington Nats have promoted Joe Benton to the major league team. The Washington Nats have designated Frank Washburn for assignment.
1980-07-06The Washington Nats have promoted Hy Gilbreath to the major league team. The Washington Nats have sent Joe Benton to the minors.
1980-04-14The Washington Nats have promoted Joe Benton to the major league team. The Washington Nats have sent Tony Pierre to the minors.
1980-03-01The Washington Nats have sent Nelson Throneberry to the minors. The Washington Nats have sent Joe Benton to the minors.
1979-09-11The Washington Nats have promoted Joe Benton to the major league team.