Butch Benton
CInactiveTMHToledo Mud Hens
Bats/Throws: R/RBorn: Tampa, FL, United StatesDebut: Sep 14, 1978Draft: 1975
Butch Benton
Butch Benton is a former major league catcher. Benton was born on August 24, 1957 in Tampa, FL, United States, debuted in the major leagues on September 14, 1978 and last played on June 15, 1985. Benton batted right and threw right. The New York Mets drafted Benton in 1975 (round 1, pick 6 overall) out of Godby HS (Tallahassee, FL).
Bio
- Full name
- Alfred Lee Benton
- Position
- Catcher (C)
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1", 190 lb
- Born
- Aug 24, 1957, Tampa, FL, United States
- MLB debut
- Sep 14, 1978
- Last game
- Jun 15, 1985
- Draft
- 1975 draft, round 1, pick 6, New York Mets
- School
- Godby HS (Tallahassee, FL)