Joe Benson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011)
Joe Benson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 2011 for the Minnesota Twins. In 21 career games, he hit .239 with 17 hits and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-06
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: William Joseph Benson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 71 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | .239 | .270 | .352 | .622 | -171 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OPS .622 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 21 | 71 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | .239 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-16%) | .399 (-12%) | .719 (-14%) | -171.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 71 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -171 | ||
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 (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 38 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .237 |
| Away | 10 | 33 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-27 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-26 | MIN | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-25 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-24 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-24 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-09-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-22 | MIN | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-21 | MIN | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-20 | MIN | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Joe Benson: the record in brief
September 6, 2011 and September 28, 2011 bracket Joe Benson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Benson's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. Benson is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 1 inch and 205 pounds. The bio says Benson both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 5, 1988, in Hinsdale, IL, USA. The given name on file is William Joseph Benson.
Benson's career batting table shows 21 games, 71 at bats and 17 hits, a .239 average, along with 2 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .270 and .352 give Benson a career OPS of .622. Benson's .239 average ran 6.1% below the .255 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 2011 with the Minnesota Twins, 21 games, 71 at bats and 17 hits. That year the league hit .255, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 11, followed by right field (7), center field (2), and designated hitter (1). In the outfield, Benson's fielding totals are 44 putouts, 0 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Benson
- Was Joe Benson a pitcher?
- No. Joe Benson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Benson hit?
- Joe Benson hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Joe Benson play for?
- Joe Benson played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (2011).
- What were Joe Benson's career stats?
- In 21 games, Joe Benson had 17 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Joe Benson play?
- Joe Benson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Benson and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Benson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Joe Benson's career batting average?
- Joe Benson batted .239 over his career, with 17 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Benson have?
- Joe Benson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Benson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Benson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.