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.

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[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 in the Puerto Rico Winter Baseball League with the Arecibo Wolves and Santurce Crabbers. His nickname is "Tití".

[edit] Notable Achievements

• AL Gold Glove Winner (1977)

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