Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andrew Benintendi

How Andrew Benintendi built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Andrew Benintendi is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Chicago White Sox in MLB. He previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and New York Yankees. He is an American player known for his skills as an outfielder in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2013, Andrew Benintendi was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 31st round of the MLB draft but did not sign, instead choosing to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

2015: Signed with the Boston Red Sox

In 2015, Andrew Benintendi signed with the Boston Red Sox after being drafted, receiving a $3.6 million signing bonus and made his professional debut with the Lowell Spinners.

2015: SEC Player of the Year and National Awards

In 2015, Andrew Benintendi was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year, and also won the Baseball America College Player of the Year Award, the Dick Howser Trophy, and the Golden Spikes Award.

2015: Golden Spikes Award and MLB Draft

In 2015, Andrew Benintendi won the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy while playing college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was then selected by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft.

August 2, 2016: MLB Debut with the Red Sox

On August 2, 2016, Andrew Benintendi was promoted to the major leagues by the Red Sox and made his debut against the Seattle Mariners. The next day, August 3, he recorded his first major league hit off Hisashi Iwakuma.

2016: First Postseason Home Run

In 2016, Andrew Benintendi hit a home run in his first postseason at-bat during Game 1 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Indians, becoming the youngest Red Sox player to achieve this feat. He ended the 2016 season with a .295 batting average.

2016: MLB Debut with the Red Sox

In 2016, Andrew Benintendi made his Major League Baseball debut with the Boston Red Sox.

2016: Promotion to the Portland Sea Dogs

In 2016, Andrew Benintendi started the season with the Salem Red Sox and was later promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs of the Double-A Eastern League on May 15.

2017: Started on Opening Day and Rookie of the Year runner-up

In 2017, Andrew Benintendi started on the Red Sox's Opening Day roster. On July 4, 2017, against the Texas Rangers, Benintendi went 5-for-5 with 6 RBIs, two home runs, and a double. He finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

2017: Career High Matching Home Runs

In the 2024 season, Andrew Benintendi matched his career high of 20 home runs, which he previously set in 2017.

2018: Key Plays in ALCS and World Series Win

In 2018, Andrew Benintendi was named as a candidate in the American League's All-Star Final Vote. Benintendi made crucial defensive plays in the ALCS and won the World Series with the Red Sox. He hit .290 for the season. In the World Series, Benintendi had four hits in Game 1 and hit .333 in series.

2018: World Series Champion

In 2018, Andrew Benintendi was part of the Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series.

2018: Regular Left Fielder for Red Sox

In 2018, Andrew Benintendi was the team's regular left fielder, usually batting second, behind Mookie Betts.

2019: Moved to Second in Batting Order and Ejection

In 2019, Andrew Benintendi began the season as the Red Sox's leadoff hitter and was later moved to second in the batting order. On June 11, 2019, he was ejected for the first time in his MLB career.