Todd Benzinger, baseball player, 1987-1995

Todd Benzinger

Born: 2/11/1963 in Dayton, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-06-21 | Final Game: 1995-05-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Todd Eric Benzinger

Biography

Todd Benzinger was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1987 to 1995. Born in 1963, Benzinger made his mark in the league as a reliable contributor, playing in 924 games and compiling a total of 733 hits. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid batting average of .257, along with 66 home runs and 376 runs batted in. His ability to impact the game extended beyond just hitting, as he added 21 stolen bases to his career totals, demonstrating his agility and base-running acumen. Benzinger's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and speed, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox. As a player during the late 1980s and early 1990s, he participated in an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. While never a superstar, Benzinger's consistent performance and professionalism earned him respect in the clubhouse and among fans, solidifying his legacy as a dependable player in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. He retired from the game on May 14, 1995, leaving behind a noteworthy career that reflected both his dedication to the sport and his contributions to his teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
924 2856 316 733 135 18 66 376 21 181 552 0.257 0.301 0.386 0.687 -2812.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 31 1 6 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.194

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS CIN 5 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.333
1990 WS CIN 4 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.182
1988 ALCS BOS 4 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 622 506 4688 301 28 381
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 192 169 373 7 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 622
Third Base 1
Left Field 69
Center Field 5
Right Field 123
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SFN NL $700,000
1993 SFN NL $500,000
1992 LAN NL $1,150,000
1991 CIN NL $705,000
1990 CIN NL $325,000
1989 CIN NL $160,000
1988 BOS AL $85,000
1987 BOS AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $3,687,500