Juan Beníquez

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Juan Jose Beníquez Torres

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.

Debut September 4, 1971
Final Game May 30, 1988
Born May 13, 1950 in San Sebastian, P.R.

[edit] Biographical Information

Juan Beníquez came up to the majors as a shortstop but was converted to the outfield, where he spent most of his big league career. In 1989, he hit .359 playing for the St. Lucie Legends in the Senior Professional Baseball Association. Beniquez also pitched 3 scoreless innings in one game for St. Lucie; he gave up one walk and no hits.

Juan also played 22 seasons in the Puerto Rico Winter Baseball League with the Arecibo Wolves and Santurce Crabbers. He continued to play at home after his MLB career ended, missing only the winter he spent with St. Lucie. Juan finally retired as a player after the 1990-91 season. His nickname is "Tití".