Will Benson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Will Benson is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 405 career games, he has hit .221 with 223 hits, 40 home runs, and 124 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 14.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-08-01
- Jersey
- #30
Full name: William Buchanan Benson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 1,011 | 142 | 223 | 46 | 13 | 40 | 124 | 38 | 115 | 381 | .221 | .302 | .410 | .713 | 14 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .410 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .713 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 28 | 55 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .182 | .242 (-25%) | .311 (-20%) | .394 (-49%) | .706 (-36%) | -294.8 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 108 | 287 | 51 | 79 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 19 | 40 | 103 | .275 | .248 (+11%) | .320 (+14%) | .414 (+20%) | .734 (+18%) | 983.5 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 128 | 343 | 41 | 64 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 43 | 16 | 40 | 154 | .187 | .243 (-23%) | .312 (-12%) | .399 (-6%) | .711 (-9%) | -504.6 |
| 2025 | CIN | NL | 90 | 230 | 31 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 2 | 16 | 67 | .226 | .245 (-8%) | .315 (-13%) | .403 (+8%) | .718 (-2%) | -169.7 |
| 2026 | CIN | NL | 51 | 96 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 38 | .188 | .243 (-23%) | .318 (-3%) | .400 (-17%) | .718 (-11%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 405 | 1,011 | 142 | 223 | 46 | 13 | 40 | 124 | 38 | 115 | 381 | .221 | — | — | — | — | 14 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (354 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 189 | 473 | 66 | 102 | 25 | 70 | .216 |
| Away | 165 | 442 | 65 | 103 | 12 | 48 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-26 | CIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-21 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | CIN | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-16 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 138 |
| Center Field | 69 |
| Right Field | 145 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Player of the Week | Week of 2025-05-17 |
Will Benson: the record in brief
Will Benson made a major league debut on August 1, 2022 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Guardians (2022) and the Cincinnati Reds (2023 to 2026). Born on June 16, 1998, in Atlanta, GA, USA, Benson is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 5 inches and 230 pounds. The given name on file is William Buchanan Benson.
In 405 games and 1,011 at bats, Benson has batted .221 with 223 hits, adding 40 homers, 124 RBI, and 38 stolen bases. Benson got on base at a .302 rate and slugged .410 (.713 OPS). Measured against the leagues Benson played in, the .221 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 9.9% below the league. Benson's most home runs in a season came in 2024, when the total reached 14 for the Cincinnati Reds. The highest hit total in a season was 79, in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Benson
- What years did Will Benson play?
- Will Benson played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Will Benson a pitcher?
- No. Will Benson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Will Benson hit?
- Will Benson hit 40 career home runs with 223 hits.
- What teams has Will Benson played for?
- Will Benson has played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Guardians (2022) and the Cincinnati Reds (2023–2026).
- What are Will Benson's career stats?
- In 405 games, Will Benson has 223 hits, 40 home runs, 124 RBI, 142 runs, and 38 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position does Will Benson play?
- Will Benson plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Will Benson and how much does he weigh?
- Will Benson is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 230 pounds.
- What number does Will Benson wear?
- Will Benson wears number 30, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Will Benson hit each season?
- Will Benson's home runs by season: 0 in 2022, 11 in 2023, 14 in 2024, 12 in 2025, and 3 in 2026. His most in one season was 14, in 2024.
- What was Will Benson's career batting average?
- Will Benson batted .221 over his career, with 223 hits in 1,011 at bats.
- How many RBI did Will Benson have?
- Will Benson drove in 124 runs in his career.