Luis Benitez

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES

2012
DSL:  200/357/210, 100 AB, 1 2B, 24 BB, 21 K, 19-23 SB

Benitez shared the CF duties in the DSL.  Other than drawing walks, he did nothing with the bat.

2013
DSL:  223/331/286, 224 AB, 6 2B, 4 3B, 31 BB, 47 K, 33-43 SB

In his second DSL season, Benitez played center regularly, but improved only marginally at the plate.  His K rate remained very high for a hitter with no power.  He was, however, a prolific base stealer.

2014
R:  252/279/285, 123 AB, 2 3B, 5 BB, 23 K, 12-16 SB

Benitez continued to struggle most of the time at the plate, with no power at all, and his walk rate plummeted.  He played strictly in left.

2015
R:  187/256/200, 75 AB, 1 2B, 7 BB, 18 K, 6-9 SB

The Pirates sent Benitez back to the GCL, where he got limited time at all three outfield positions.  He regressed offensively.

2016
R:  250/361/356, 104 AB, 3 2B, 4 3B, 11 BB, 23 K, 27-31 SB

Benitez went back to the GCL for a third season and made some progress at the plate.  He played all three outfield positions, but primarily left in deference to Yondry Contreras.

2017
R+:  224/256/276, 116 AB, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 BB, 28 K, 14-20 SB

The Pirates sent Benitez to Bristol, where he played in the outfield corners.  He showed some speed, but didn’t hit much and had a dismal BB:K ratio.

Benitez is just a year away from free agency.  If he’s back in 2018, it’s likely to be at Bristol.