Born: July 6, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United State
Position: Outfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 170 lb.
- Benintendi was the National High School player of the year
- Benintendi was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 31st round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft,[4] but he did not sign with the Reds.
- Attended the University of Arkansas
- As a sophomore he won SEC player of the year and the Golden Spikes award (College baseball player of the year)
- Benintendi was draft again this time seventh overall by the Red Sox. This was the Red Sox highest pick since Trot Nixon was drafted seventh overall in 1993.
- Benintendi hit .312 with 31 doubles, 12 triples, nine home runs and a .910 OPS in 97 games between two minor league levels this season.
- He was ranked 9th best prospect by Baseball America
- Benintendi, hitting .295 overall with eight home runs and an .872 OPS for the Sea Dogs in Double-A.
- He’s the first Red Sox player to skip Triple-A on his way to the big leagues since fellow outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr
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