Bruce Benedict

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bruce Benedict
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1955(1955-08-18)
Age	69
Birthplace	Birmingham
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Leo

Bruce Benedict Biography

Bruce Benedict is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 18, 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Bruce Edwin Benedict (born August 18 1955) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and Scout. He played 12 seasons with Major League Baseball as a player in the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1989.

As of 1983 Benedict was batting of well over .300 at the beginning of June. This earned him the position of reserve player in the National League in the 1983 All-Star Game. He finished the season with a career-high batting percentage that was .298 and two hits as well as 43 runs batted into and an .992 fielding rate, which was just behind Gary Carter among National League catchers.

Since retiring as a player, Benedict has served several positions in the New York Mets organization. He managed in the Mets minor-league system, then became an advance scout for the major-league team. He resigned his position in

2006. He then scouted for the St. Louis Cardinals.

His son, Griffin, played baseball at Georgia Southern University. After being drafted in 2009 and playing in the minor leagues for the San Diego Padres for two seasons, he accepted a role as the bullpen catcher for the major league team in 2011.

The year 1982 was when Benedict had the distinction of leading National League catchers with an .993 fielding percentage as the Braves took home their first National League Western Division title. The most memorable moment of Benedict’s season was in a regular-season game in which he broke the MLB record when he threw three base runners in one innings. In the only post- season appearance of his career, the Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 National League Championship Series.

Bruce Benedict Net Worth

Bruce Benedict is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Benedict 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Benedict was a student at The University of Nebraska at Omaha and was chosen to the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut on the 18th of August in 1978, the day of his birthday was on the 23rd of August.

Benedict was a leader among National League catchers in 1981 with 48 baserunners assisted and 73 assists that were caught in the act of stealing. His defensive abilities led to him being an alternate on his 1981 National League All-Star team.

Benedict’s batting average fell to .223 with only 25 RBIs in 1984 and he was replaced by Rick Cerone in 1985, as the Braves sought more offense from the catcher’s position. He continued to work as a backup catcher to Ozzie Virgil from 1986 to 1988 and then to Jody Davis in 1989. He retired after the 1989 season having spent his entire career with the Braves.

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Facts & Trivia

Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bruce Benedict celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Bruce Benedict

1. Bruce Benedict played catcher for the Atlanta Braves (1978-1989).
2. He was known for his strong arm and defensive skills.
3. Benedict had a career batting average of .243.
4. He caught three no-hitters during his career.
5. Benedict was an All-Star in 1981 and won two Gold Gloves.
6. He played in the World Series with the Braves in 1982.
7. Benedict retired from baseball in 1989 due to injuries.
8. He later worked as a coach and scout for various teams.
9. Benedict is currently a scout for the Washington Nationals.
10. His son, Michael, also played professional baseball as a pitcher.

Where is Bruce Benedict now?

He is currently an Atlanta-based scout for the Chicago White Sox and operates the Bruce Benedict Baseball Academy.

Who is the Atlanta Braves backup catcher?

Manny Piña , who the Braves signed last winter as Travis d’Arnaud’s primary backup behind the plate, will undergo surgery on his troublesome left wrist and miss the remainder of the season. Piña had been battling the wrist ailment since March and will now miss the remainder of the season.

Why is Manny Pina not playing?

The Atlanta Braves announced that Manny Piña will miss the remainder of the 2022 season with a wrist injury.

Who is Braves ace?

Braves ace Max Fried returns home as champion, All-Star.

What happened to Ozzie Albies?

Suffers broken pinky Albies exited Saturday’s game against the Phillies with a fractured right pinky finger. Impact Given that there are less than three weeks left in the regular season, this probably means we’ve seen the last of Albies in 2022. He suffered the injury while sliding into second base.