Will Benson

Will Benson (born June 16, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia) is a left-handed hitting MLB outfielder who throws left-handed and wears No. 30. A product of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, he was selected 14th overall in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Benson made his MLB debut on August 1, 2022. In recent regular-season play, Benson has been used across all three outfield spots, with primary work in right field. In 2026 regular-season action (51 games), his slash line sits at .188/.310/.333 with 3 home runs, 7 extra-base hits, and 6 RBI, supported by a .643 OPS and 0.145 ISO. His batted-ball profile includes an average exit velocity of 91.1 mph with a 111.9 mph max, and an average home-run distance of 391 feet (max 414). Benson’s 2025 regular season shows more of his power-speed blend over 90 games: .226/.273/.435 with 12 home runs, 22 extra-base hits, and 41 RBI. He also logged 2 stolen bases (2 caught stealing). In the field, he posted a .988 fielding percentage in 2025. This Will Benson MLB profile highlights a corner-outfield role with measurable raw power indicators and year-to-year Will Benson stats that include extra-base impact and Statcast-style contact metrics.