Bruce Edwin Benedict (born August 18, 1955) is an American former professional baseball player, coach and scout. [1] He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1989. [1]

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Jun 9, 2020 · Bruce Benedict spent five seasons as Atlanta's starting catcher and then spent five seasons as Atlanta’s backup catcher. He retired following the 1989 season.

Jun 22, 2015 · Benedict is currently 59 years old and has been noted as a two time All-Star, and also an excellent defensive catcher in Atlanta Braves. He is a member of Brave’s 1982 NL Western Division Championship team. Benedict is dubbed as ‘Eggs’, referring to Eggs Benedict.

Jun 10, 2020 · After his playing days were over, former Braves catcher Bruce Benedict became a coach and then a scout. He talks about his post-playing days with Bill Shanks

Bruce Benedict Bio. Fullname: Bruce Edwin Benedict; Born: 8/18/1955 in Birmingham, AL; Draft: 1976, Atlanta Braves, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 99; College: Nebraska - Omaha; Debut: 8/18/1978

Bruce Benedict, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Thursday, August 18, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama. Benedict was 23 years old when he broke into the major leagues on August 18, 1978, with the Atlanta Braves.

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Apr 5, 2020 · Catcher Bruce Benedict spent his entire 12-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves. A light-hitting backstop whose strength was defense and his ability to run a pitching staff, he was twice an All-Star, in 1981 and 1983.