Joseph Benito
Joseph M. Benito
Born: 1922
Primary Position: Second base
All Position(s) Played: SS
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 130
Career: 1946-1950
Joseph Benito compiled a career batting average of .240 with 0 home runs and 30 RBI in his 166-game career with the Tampa Smokers, Miami Tourists, Palatka Azaleas and Lakeland Pilots. He began playing during the 1946 season and last took the field during the 1950 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | C | FLIN | Tampa Smokers | 62 | 241 | 215 | 31 | 52 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 18 | .242 | .318 | .279 | .597 | 60 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1947 | C | FLIN | (+) Tampa Smokers | 45 | 169 | 169 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .237 | .237 | .254 | .491 | 43 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | C | FLIN | (+) Miami Tourists | 45 | 169 | 169 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .237 | .237 | .254 | .491 | 43 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | C | FLIN | Tampa Smokers | 26 | 95 | 95 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .295 | .295 | .347 | .642 | 33 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | FLOR | Palatka Azaleas | 50 | 223 | 176 | 32 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 41 | 21 | .205 | .355 | .239 | .593 | 42 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 1950 | B | FLIN | Lakeland Pilots | 28 | 85 | 85 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .247 | .247 | .259 | .506 | 22 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 166 | 644 | 571 | 63 | 137 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 64 | 39 | .240 | .318 | .275 | .593 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | C | FLIN | Tampa Smokers | 2B | 37 | 109 | 96 | 12 | 21 | .945 | 5.541 |
| 1946 | C | FLIN | Tampa Smokers | SS | 12 | 17 | 27 | 7 | 4 | .863 | 3.667 |
| 1949 | D | FLOR | Palatka Azaleas | 2B | 50 | 111 | 159 | 10 | 31 | .964 | 5.400 |
| Totals | 99 | 237 | 282 | 29 | 56 | .947 | 5.242 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | C | Florida International League | Tampa Smokers | |||
| 1947 | C | Florida International League | Tampa Smokers | |||
| 1947 | C | Florida International League | Miami Tourists | |||
| 1948 | C | Florida International League | Tampa Smokers | |||
| 1949 | B | Florida International League | Tampa Smokers | |||
| 1949 | D | Florida State League | Palatka Azaleas | |||
| 1950 | B | Florida International League | Lakeland Pilots |
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