Bruce Benedict
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Bruce Edwin Benedict
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
- School University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Debut August 18, 1978
- Final Game September 11, 1989
- Born August 18, 1955 in Birmingham, AL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Bruce Benedict spent his entire 12-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves. After his playing days ended, he was a New York Mets coach from 1997 to 1999.
His father, Dave Benedict, was a minor league pitcher from 1950 to 1958, and a coach at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1981 & 1983)
[edit] 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 |
