Mike Benjamin
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Mike Benjamin
| Born: | November 22, 1965 |
| Birthplace: | Euclid, Ohio |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 169 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1987: 3rd Round by the San Francisco Giants |
| College: | Arizona State |
| High School: | Bellflower High School (CA) |
| Other Teams: | San Fran. Giants 1989-1995 Philadelphia Phillies 1996 Pittsburgh Pirates 1999-2002 |
| Years with Boston: | 1997 - 1998 |
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Overall Career
Michael Paul Benjamin (born November 22, 1965 in Euclid, OH), was primarily a short stop in the major league, for parts of 13 seasons. Benjamin played for the Sox from 1997 to 1998, and also saw time with the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Benjamin's Moments in the Sun
- Saturday, June 21st, 1997. Detroit: Capping off a 15–4 drubbing by the Tigers, Mike Benjamin pitches the 9th inning for the Red Sox. He retires all three batters he faces and is the only Red Sox pitcher not to allow a baserunner.
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Trivia
- Mike Benjamin played atleast 10 games at every infield position, while with the Red Sox in 1998
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Transactions
- January 3, 1985: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 7th round of the 1985 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 2, 1987: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 amateur draft. Player signed June 14, 1987.
- October 6, 1995: Traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jeff Juden and Tommy Eason (minors).
- October 8, 1996: Granted Free Agency.
- January 31, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- October 27, 1997: Granted Free Agency.
- November 21, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- October 26, 1998: Granted Free Agency.
- November 17, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
