CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has signed 1B/OF WILL BENSON to a professional contract. Benson, who turned 18 yesterday, was Cleveland’s first round selection (14th overall) in the June 9 First-Year Player Draft.
Benson attended The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound left-handed hitter played in 35 games across his senior season for the Wildcats, batting .454 (44-97) with 11 doubles, 8 home runs, 41 RBI and a 1.380 OPS (.566 OBP/.814 SLG). He also drew 29 walks against 11 strikeouts, going 11-for-12 in stolen base attempts. Benson was named to the 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game All-American First Team after appearing in the 2015 Team USA 18U Baseball Tournament of Stars summer showcase, as well as the Under Armour All-America game last August at Wrigley Field in Chicago.