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Prospect Pulse: Who's Hot?
Take a look at which prospects are dominating.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Aug 23, 2009
Mid-Season Top-50 Review- Part IV
Here is the fourth installment of our reviews.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Aug 11, 2009
Pavano Shines In Debut, Twins Roll
The Twins won 11-0 on Saturday.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Aug 9, 2009
Twins Prospect Power Rankings v.3
Many prospects made huge jumps in the rankings.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com May 12, 2009
TCD April Awards
Take a look at who took home honors in April.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com May 11, 2009
April Recaps: Fort Myers Miracle
The Miracle got some great pitching in April.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com May 10, 2009
Twins Prospect Power Rankings v.2
Here is our latest prospect rankings.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Apr 26, 2009
Top Prospects Thriving Early On
The Twins affiliates have had little surprises this year.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Apr 23, 2009
Twins Prospect Power Rankings v.1
Here is our first installment of the TPPR.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Apr 15, 2009
Scouting Twins Prospect #20: Joe Benson
Benson has five-tool potential.
-by TwinCitiesDugout.com Mar 29, 2009
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Joe Benson
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205
Position: OF

Bats: R
Throws: R
Date of Birth: 03/05/1988
Birthplace: Joliet,  IL
Experience: Prospect
High School: Joliet Catholic Academy
(Joliet, IL)


Biography:
2006 Highlights:
  • Made his professional debut as a member of the Gulf Coast League Twins.
  • Appeared in 52 games for the GCL Twins, batting .260.
  • Showed the ability to hit the extra-base hit, stroking 11 doubles, five triples, and five home runs.
  • Drove in 28 runs and scored 30 times.
  • Promoted to Low-A Beloit.
  • Hit .263 in eight games for the Snappers.
  • Drove in a run and scored twice.
  • Rated the 20th best prospect by Baseball America.

    Personal: Joe Benson..Attened Joliet (IL) High School..Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2006 draft..Originally assigned to the Gulf Coast League Twins.