Freddie Benavides
Encyclopedia
Alfredo Benavides is a former Major League Baseball
infielder
of Mexican American descent. He is an alumnus of Texas Christian University
.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
in the 2nd round of the 1987 MLB amateur draft, Benavides would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds on May 14, 1991, and appear in his final game on August 11, 1994. Benavides was a member of the inaugural Colorado Rockies
team that began play in Major League Baseball in 1993
.
During the 2007 season he spent time as the interim manager of the Cincinnati Reds Rookie-Advanced farm club, the Billings Mustangs
. He now serves as the infield coordinator of the Cincinnati Reds Minor League Teams. He is also the head coach of the Freddie Benavides Baseball Academy, which take place in Laredo from late November to mid January. He has given a lot back to his hometown through this camp and has made several youth Laredo baseball players more talented.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
of Mexican American descent. He is an alumnus of Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 2nd round of the 1987 MLB amateur draft, Benavides would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds on May 14, 1991, and appear in his final game on August 11, 1994. Benavides was a member of the inaugural Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
team that began play in Major League Baseball in 1993
1993 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies ; Paul Molitor, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Dave Stewart*National League Championship Series MVP: Curt Schilling...
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During the 2007 season he spent time as the interim manager of the Cincinnati Reds Rookie-Advanced farm club, the Billings Mustangs
Billings Mustangs
The Billings Mustangs are a minor league baseball team based in Billings, Montana. The Mustangs are the Pioneer League Rookie affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds. The team has been a part of the Pioneer League since 1948 with a five-year gap between 1964 and 1968, and has been affiliated...
. He now serves as the infield coordinator of the Cincinnati Reds Minor League Teams. He is also the head coach of the Freddie Benavides Baseball Academy, which take place in Laredo from late November to mid January. He has given a lot back to his hometown through this camp and has made several youth Laredo baseball players more talented.