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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 73 | 223 | 36 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 43 | 5 | 22 | 41 | 0.278 | 223.9 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 120 | 405 | 47 | 103 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 70 | 2 | 22 | 80 | 0.254 | 91.7 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 161 | 628 | 79 | 154 | 28 | 3 | 17 | 76 | 3 | 44 | 120 | 0.245 | -558.3 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 118 | 376 | 35 | 95 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 46 | 3 | 19 | 69 | 0.253 | -889.4 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 51 | 123 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 0.187 | -613.0 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 78 | 293 | 29 | 86 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 17 | 46 | 0.294 | -613.0 |
| 1992 | LAD | NL | 121 | 293 | 24 | 70 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 15 | 54 | 0.239 | -762.5 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 86 | 177 | 25 | 51 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 35 | 0.288 | 162.4 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 107 | 328 | 32 | 87 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 84 | 0.265 | -568.2 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BOS | OF | 61 | 55 | 146 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | BOS | 1B | 85 | 57 | 520 | 38 | 5 | 47 |
| 1988 | BOS | OF | 48 | 42 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | CIN | 1B | 158 | 158 | 1417 | 73 | 7 | 96 |
| 1990 | CIN | 1B | 95 | 82 | 707 | 52 | 6 | 58 |
| 1990 | CIN | OF | 10 | 8 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CIN | 1B | 21 | 16 | 123 | 13 | 2 | 7 |
| 1991 | CIN | OF | 15 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | KCA | 1B | 75 | 70 | 651 | 38 | 3 | 57 |
| 1992 | LAN | 1B | 42 | 13 | 177 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1992 | LAN | OF | 51 | 49 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | 1B | 40 | 27 | 289 | 15 | 0 | 27 |
| 1993 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | OF | 7 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | 1B | 99 | 81 | 780 | 54 | 5 | 69 |
| 1995 | SFN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 | ||