2008: Academic all-NAIA Region VII...Academic all-Midwest Collegiate Conference...Appeared in four games with one start...Owned a 2-1 record with a 9.00 Earned Run Average in nine innings of action...Struck out four against five walks and allowed a .422 opponent batting average...Tossed a season-high five innings against St. Francis (Ill.) on 3/4.

at Yakima Valley CC: Attended Yakima Valley CC...Tossed a complete-game four-hitter against Prairie Baseball Academy.

High School: Who's Who Among American Athletes as a prep...Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Jim and Megan Benson...Born April 29, 1987...Major is secondary education.