2013: An NAIA All-American Scholar-Athlete and All-GSAC Scholar Athlete ... Appeared in eight games ... Scored one run and drew a walk in his only at-bat.
2012: Played in 16 games... Hit .222 with two hits and two runs scored... Ended the season with 16 assists and seven put outs.
MESA CC: Played second base and third base for renowned coach Tony Cirelli in 2010 in Mesa, AZ... Hit .276 in 2010.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chandler HS in Chandler, AZ and Skyline HS in Mesa, AZ, graduating in 2009... Played varsity SS/2B for coach Mike Johnson from 2006-2009 and was captain junior and senior seasons... Senior season was 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team All-State, and team qualified for state playoffs... Junior year was 1st Team All-Region and won Silver Slugger Award (most HRs)... Sophomore season was 2nd Team All-Region.
PERSONAL: Born August 16, 1990 to Keith and Bernice Benjamin in West Covina, CA... Sister, Cassandra (23)... Uncle, Mike Benjamin, played baseball for Arizona State and professionally for the Red Sox, Pirates, and Giants... Uncle, Marc Benjamin, played baseball for the University of Utah... Uncle, Rod Benjamin, played baseball for Cal State Northridge... Dad, Keith, played basketball at Cerritos and Rio Hondo College... Cousin, Briana Benjamin, played basketball at Adams State... Cousin, Michael Benjamin, played baseball at Arizona State... Majoring in communications and minoring in history... Plans to pursue a career in government... Enjoys political debate, music, and recreational sports.
