Talladega Tornadoes Luis Benitez Signs Pro Contract With Philadelphia Phillies

Luis Benitez
6'-3"/195 RHP
Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Former Talladega College baseball player Luis Benitez signed a free agent contract with Philadelphia Phillies.

Benitez, right handed pitcher sign from Carolina, Puerto Rico. Appearing in 12 games for the Tornadoes in 2014. He posted 2 wins and 4 loses with. 6.03 ERA. He had 44 strikeouts for the season.

For Talladega College baseball this is the first player in school history to sign or be drafted from Major League Baseball team. We are thrilled for Luis to sign a free agent contract with the Phillies said Coach Head Coach Will Ramos. We expect that this is the first of many opportunities for our student-athletes to pursue their dreams of playing professional baseball in the future.

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