Freddie Benavides
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1994)
Freddie Benavides was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Colorado Rockies, and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. In 219 career games, he hit .253 with 135 hits, 4 home runs, and 52 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-14
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Alfredo Benavides
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 534 | 53 | 135 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 91 | .253 | .282 | .343 | .625 | -1,279 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 24 | 63 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 | .286 | .255 (+12%) | .323 (-6%) | .384 (-22%) | .708 (-15%) | -145.7 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 74 | 173 | 14 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 34 | .231 | .255 (-10%) | .322 (-14%) | .377 (-16%) | .699 (-15%) | -416.4 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 74 | 213 | 20 | 61 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 27 | .286 | .265 (+8%) | .332 (-8%) | .403 (avg) | .735 (-4%) | -187.9 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | 47 | 85 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .188 | .269 (-30%) | .338 (-34%) | .424 (-36%) | .763 (-35%) | -528.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 219 | 534 | 53 | 135 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 52 | 4 | 20 | 91 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -1,279 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (219 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 102 | 235 | 22 | 65 | 4 | 29 | .277 |
| Away | 117 | 299 | 31 | 70 | 0 | 23 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | WSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-01 | WSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-31 | WSN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-30 | WSN | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-29 | WSN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-23 | WSN | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-17 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-16 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-15 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-14 | WSN | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 95 | 53 | 125 | 146 | 3 | 26 |
| 3B | 11 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 105 | 80 | 128 | 233 | 20 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | CIN | SS | 20 | 16 | 26 | 49 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | CIN | 2B | 37 | 23 | 47 | 61 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CIN | SS | 34 | 21 | 33 | 68 | 6 | 18 |
| 1993 | COL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | COL | 2B | 19 | 11 | 30 | 39 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | COL | 3B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | SS | 48 | 43 | 66 | 113 | 12 | 19 |
| 1994 | MON | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | MON | 2B | 36 | 17 | 41 | 42 | 2 | 10 |
| 1994 | MON | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MON | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 95 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 105 |
Salary History
Freddie Benavides's recorded salaries total $582,500 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Benavides's career ran from 1991 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MON | NL | $195,000 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | $167,500 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $120,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $582,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Freddie Benavides: the record in brief
The profile opens with Freddie Benavides's first major league game on May 14, 1991; the last one listed came on August 11, 1994. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1991 to 1992), the Colorado Rockies (1993), and the Montreal Expos (1994). Listed as a shortstop, Benavides both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 180 pounds. Benavides was born on April 7, 1966, in Laredo, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Alfredo.
Benavides finished with 135 hits from 534 at bats in 219 games, which works out to .253, along with 4 homers and 52 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .282 clip and slugging .343, Benavides finished with a .625 OPS. The .253 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .625 to a league .725, 13.8% below average. The hits column peaks at 61, in 1993. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .286 in 1993, 8% above that year's league mark of .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddie Benavides
- What years did Freddie Benavides play?
- Freddie Benavides played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994.
- Was Freddie Benavides a pitcher?
- No. Freddie Benavides was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Freddie Benavides hit?
- Freddie Benavides hit 4 career home runs with 135 hits.
- What teams did Freddie Benavides play for?
- Freddie Benavides played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1991–1992), the Colorado Rockies (1993), and the Montreal Expos (1994).
- What were Freddie Benavides's career stats?
- In 219 games, Freddie Benavides had 135 hits, 4 home runs, 52 RBI, 53 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .253 batting average.
- How much did Freddie Benavides earn in his career?
- Freddie Benavides's recorded salaries total $582,500 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Benavides's career ran from 1991 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Freddie Benavides's salary?
- Freddie Benavides's last recorded salary was $195,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $195,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1994.
- What position did Freddie Benavides play?
- Freddie Benavides played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddie Benavides and how much did he weigh?
- Freddie Benavides was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Freddie Benavides hit each season?
- Freddie Benavides's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 3 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 3, in 1993.
- What was Freddie Benavides's career batting average?
- Freddie Benavides batted .253 over his career, with 135 hits in 534 at bats.
- How many RBI did Freddie Benavides have?
- Freddie Benavides drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Freddie Benavides in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Freddie Benavides has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.