Positions: First Baseman and Outfielder
Bats: Both • Throws: Right
6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born: February 11, 1963 in Dayton, KY us
Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 1981 MLB June Amateur Draft from New Richmond HS (New Richmond, OH).
High School: New Richmond HS (New Richmond, OH)
Debut:
June 21, 1987
(Age 24-130d,
15,344th in major league history)
vs. NYY 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 14, 1995
(Age 32-092d)
vs. PIT 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1987 season
Full Name: Todd Eric Benzinger
Nicknames: Mercedes
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Relatives: Nephew of Don Gross
Career
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