Jose Benitez
Jose Luis Benitez
Born: September 12, 1951
Mexicali, Baja California MX
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height:
Weight: 195
Career: 1970-1984
Jose Benitez compiled a career batting average of .230 with 8 home runs and 116 RBI in his 422-game career with the Tampico Alijadores, Ebano Rojos, Jalisco Charros, Veracruz Aguila, Aguascalientes Rieleros, Leon Bravos, Leon Cachorros, Saltillo Saraperos, Mexico City Tigres, Tampico Astros, Yucatan Leones and Campeche Piratas. He began playing during the 1970 season and last took the field during the 1984 campaign.
 Jalisco Charros |
 Veracruz Aguila |
 Aguascalientes Rieleros |
 Tampico Alijadores |
 Tampico Alijadores |
 Leon Bravos |
 Saltillo Saraperos |
 Mexico City Tigres |
 Yucatan Leones |
 Campeche Piratas |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | 8 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | .062 | .062 | .062 | .125 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | MEX | Veracruz Aguila | 38 | 90 | 82 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | .207 | .241 | .268 | .510 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Aguascalientes Rieleros | 71 | 225 | 207 | 15 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 44 | .232 | .267 | .285 | .552 | 59 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Aguascalientes Rieleros | 46 | 131 | 124 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 30 | .177 | .202 | .250 | .452 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1978 | AAA | MEX | Tampico Alijadores | 115 | 359 | 321 | 30 | 78 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 69 | .243 | .309 | .321 | .630 | 103 | 2 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Leon Cachorros | 78 | 297 | 268 | 31 | 70 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 48 | .261 | .321 | .321 | .642 | 86 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1982 | AAA | MEX | Saltillo Saraperos | 66 | 159 | 137 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 34 | .219 | .301 | .285 | .586 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Totals | 422 | 1277 | 1155 | 100 | 266 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 116 | 8 | 14 | 86 | 253 | .230 | .285 | .295 | .580 | 341 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | C | 8 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.625 | 2 | |||
| 1974 | AAA | MEX | Veracruz Aguila | C | 20 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .953 | 2.050 | 3 | |||
| 1975 | AAA | MEX | Aguascalientes Rieleros | C | 67 | 320 | 38 | 11 | 8 | .970 | 5.343 | 27 | |||
| 1976 | AAA | MEX | Aguascalientes Rieleros | C | 45 | 184 | 22 | 2 | 1 | .990 | 4.578 | 8 | |||
| 1978 | AAA | MEX | Tampico Alijadores | C | 113 | 547 | 110 | 12 | 16 | .982 | 5.814 | 5 | |||
| 1980 | AAA | MEX | Leon Cachorros | C | 74 | 307 | 38 | 10 | 4 | .972 | 4.662 | 6 | |||
| 1982 | AAA | MEX | Saltillo Saraperos | C | 66 | 207 | 29 | 9 | 5 | .963 | 3.576 | 4 | |||
| Totals | 393 | 1628 | 244 | 46 | 34 | .976 | 4.763 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | A | Mexican Center League | Tampico Alijadores | |||
| 1971 | A | Mexican Center League | Ebano Rojos | |||
| 1972 | AAA | Mexican League | Jalisco Charros | |||
| 1974 | AAA | Mexican League | Veracruz Aguila | |||
| 1975 | AAA | Mexican League | Aguascalientes Rieleros | |||
| 1976 | AAA | Mexican League | Aguascalientes Rieleros | |||
| 1977 | AAA | Mexican League | Tampico Alijadores | |||
| 1977 | AAA | Mexican League | Aguascalientes Rieleros | |||
| 1978 | AAA | Mexican League | Tampico Alijadores | |||
| 1979 | AAA | Mexican League | Leon Bravos | |||
| 1980 | AAA | Mexican League | Leon Cachorros | |||
| 1981 | AAA | Mexican League | Saltillo Saraperos | |||
| 1982 | AAA | Mexican League | Saltillo Saraperos | |||
| 1983 | AAA | Mexican League | Mexico City Tigres | |||
| 1983 | AAA | Mexican League | Tampico Astros | |||
| 1984 | AAA | Mexican League | Yucatan Leones | |||
| 1984 | AAA | Mexican League | Campeche Piratas |
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