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Rick Behenna

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Rick Behenna
Pitcher
Born: (1960-03-06)March 6, 1960
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Died: January 31, 2012(2012-01-31) (aged 51)
Sharpsburg, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 1983, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
June 21, 1985, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–10
Earned run average6.12
Strikeouts36
Teams

Richard Kipp Behenna (March 6, 1960 – January 31, 2012) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in 1983 and the Cleveland Indians from 1983 to 1985. He was part of what was perhaps one of the worst trades ever made by the Braves.[1] In that deal, the Braves dealt Behenna, third baseman Brook Jacoby, and center fielder Brett Butler to the Indians for their former ace, Len Barker. Barker had a dead arm and was never productive for the Braves.

After the end of his MLB career, Behenna remained active in the game. He served as the pitching coach for the East Coweta High School baseball team. He was also the owner of the Newnan Braves, a baseball team that plays in the Great South League. He died of cancer on January 31, 2012.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Schwarz, Alan (August 3, 2004). "Beware those prospects". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ Chris Goltermann. "Former Atlanta Brave, area baseball coach Rick Behenna dies at 51". Archived from the original on December 24, 2012.
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