TJ Bennett, 2B. DOB: 7/22/1992. B-L, T-R. 6'3", 215 lbs. Undrafted FA.
2016 A+: .284/.357/.482, 15 2B, 3B, 9 HR, 8.0 BB%, 26.8 K%, 250 PA.
If you are looking for an underdog to root for, look no further than TJ Bennett who the Giants signed as a FA after 2 years of playing indy ball. Despite being quite big for a 2B, Bennett had never shown much power in college or indy ball before putting up impressive numbers in the Cal League. Looking at his swing on video, it looks like a stroke that should produce power. He's always been a high walk/high strikeout hitter, so the power is really necessary to make that approach work. He should get a chance to take on AA and the EL for Richmond in 2017. If he does well there, he's on the doorstep of the majors.
He's also one of the nicest guys around. He's always interacting with fans, especially the little kids. He can't turn down someone who asks him for a picture, autograph, or every just to have a little conversation. Add that to his underdog, out of nowhere status and he's one of the easiest guys to root for.
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