Italian-American *EU Passport* Shortstop/Utility with MiLB and Overseas Pro Experience available 2024
Name: Nicholas DiBenedetto
Height: 183cm
Weight: 97kg
DOB: January 5, 1994
Date Available: April 13, 2024
Rookie ball experience Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SS, CF
Positions (alt): 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, SP, RP, RF, LF
College: Trinity College
Personal
Smart power bat, able to work pitchers deep into counts and hit well with two strikes. Will not chase balls, and has speed to steal. A shortstop that has a lot of range, smooth hands, and a good arm. Always giving 100% and able to play any position.
Shortstop is my favorite position, but I can play just as good at the other positions. I can also pitch, but catcher I don’t have much experience.
I always enjoy conversing with my teammates, learning new things about baseball, culture, and life. I’m always eager to get extra hitting in the cage, or happy to work with a teammate on some fielding, whatever it takes to help the team get better.
Career highlights
Party Animals shortstop in Banana Ball World Tour. Led my team in BA at the 2019 World Port Tournament, led tournament in OBP. Hit a homerun as my first professional hit. Made the All-Conference team in college (2017).
Coaching
I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for the game. I am able to assess talent and put together the best possible team. I understand what is needed for a team to mesh together through proper practice and team comradery.
Overseas Goals
I have enjoyed playing in Europe before, and it seems like a good opportunity right now.
I played winter ball in Australia this winter. I played in the Sydney state league (Canterbury Vikings, where I was 2 for 2 with 3 walks in a few games). I also played in another league in the outskirts of Sydney this winter too.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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2012-2018 | Camp Counselor | Mike Giardi Little League Camps (Swampscott, MA) | Little League Camp | Instructing and coaching kids 12 and under; Coaching a team through a camp wide tournament |
2019 | Assistant Coach | Louvain-La-Neuve Softball (Belgium) | Adult | |
Volunteer Coach | Canterbury High School (Fort Myers, FL) | High School | Helping build a major high school powerhouse in Florida. | |
2023-24 | Coach | Baseball camp in Sydney, AUS | Youth |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | GCL Orioles | 19 | 44 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .182 | .435 | .273 |
2018 | Schaumburg Boomers | 9 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .190 | .357 | .190 |
2019 | "Team USA" | 6 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .438 | .609 | .625 |
2020 | Hotsand Macerata | 9 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .208 | .345 | .637 |
2020 | Hoofddorp Pioniers | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .333 | .250 |
2023 | Vallejo Seaweed | 11 | 35 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .286 | .447 | .343 |
College/Amateur Batting
Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | Trinity | 33 | 98 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 3 | .357 | .443 | .490 |
2016 | North Shore Navigators | 48 | 175 | 31 | 50 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 20 | 51 | 2 | 0 | .286 | .382 | .389 |
2017 | Trinity | 35 | 113 | 34 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 2 | .354 | .472 | .478 |