Tyler Benzel

Position:
Third Base
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 205
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Lake Highland Prep

2008
Hit .258 on the year, starting in 36 of his 41 games played...Started the season injured, but earned the starting nod at third base upon his return...Totaled 34 hits and 17 runs scored, with five two-baggers, one home run and 15 RBIs...Helped turn eight double plays and put out 62 runners in 131 chances at the corner.

High School
Was a four-year letterwinner for head coach Frank Viola at Lake Highland Prep...Led the Highlanders to a district and regional championship as a junior and a district title his senior season...Earned all-state honors as a junior and all-district honors during his junior and senior seasons.
Personal

Full name is Tyler David Benzel...Born on August 16, 1988, in Orlando, Fla....Son of Dave and Cyndi Benzel...Has one older sister, Tarah...Aspires to work in the public relations field for an professional sports team.