Bruce Benedict

Bruce Edwin Benedict
(Eggs)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
• School University of Nebraska at Omaha
• High School Millard South High School
• Debut August 18, 1978
• Final Game September 11, 1989
• Born August 18, 1955 in Birmingham, AL USA

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Biographical Information

Benedict with Smokey the Bear in 1988

Catcher Bruce Benedict spent his entire 12-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves. A light-hitting backstop whose strength was defense and his ability to run a pitching staff, he was twice an All-Star, in 1981 and 1983. 1983 was his best season, as he hit .298 and drew 61 walks for a solid .385 on-base percentage in a career-high 134 games. He had almost no power though, never hitting more than 5 homers or 14 doubles in a season.

After his playing days ended, Benedict managed in the Braves' chain from 1993-1995. He was a coach for the Norfolk Tides in 1996 and a New York Mets coach from 1997 to 1999. In 2011, Benedict was a pro scout for the St. Louis Cardinals, a position he held since at least 2008.

His father, Dave Benedict, was a minor league pitcher from 1950 to 1958, and a coach at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His son, Griffin Benedict, played in the minors and was the bullpen catcher for the San Diego Padres.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1981 & 1983)

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1993	Danville Braves	Appalachian League	38-30	3rd	Atlanta Braves
1994	Greenville Braves	Southern League	73-63	3rd	Atlanta Braves
1995	Greenville Braves	Southern League	59-83	9th	Atlanta Braves
1996	Norfolk Tides	International League	6-2	2nd	New York Mets	Lost in 1st round	replaced Bobby Valentine (76-57) on August 26