2010 (Freshman): Became a valuable weapon off the bench for Coach Gibson due to his offensive efficiency … Appeared in 37 games, making 16 starts … Hit .282 with nine home runs, 26 RBI and 16 runs scored … Incredibly, averaged a home run every 7.8 at bats after collecting his nine home runs last season on just 71 total at bats … Accumulated 13 two-out RBI thanks to a .333 average (8-for-24) with runners in scoring position … Led the team with four pinch hits … Gathered his first collegiate hit and RBI in a 6-4 win over Evansville (Feb. 27) … Went 3-for-3 with his first collegiate home run and three RBI in a 23-4 win over Chicago State (March 7) … Clubbed a grand slam to power the Bears to a 7-6 victory over in-state rival Georgia State (April 21) … Set season-highs with two home runs, two runs scored and eight total bases against Belmont (May 21).

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Columbus High School under head coach Bobby Howard … Led the Blue Devils to runner up finishes in the state championship as a sophomore and a senior … Hit .360 as a senior with 12 homeruns and 51 RBI … Voted best defensive play on the varsity team.

Personal: Son of John and Charlene Benn … Has a younger brother, Cody, 15 … Born on December 4, 1990 in Columbus Ga. … Says playing baseball inside his house with his dad was his favorite childhood memory … Lists Remember the Titans as his favorite movie and the Atlanta Braves as his favorite sports team.