EASTLAKE, Ohio — The son of a well-known tire dealer is about to play Major League Baseball.
Pitcher Trey Benton, the 23-year-old son of Ricky Benton II of Black’s Tire Service, has been promoted to Captains of Lake County (Ohio)the top A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Benton started the season with the Guardians’ Class A affiliate, the Lynchburg Hillcats. In 13 games, the right-handed relief pitcher made six saves, going 1-2 with a 1.13 ERA.
Benton has allowed just two earned runs this season, allowing just five hits.
“It’s a great deal for our family,” said Ricky Benton, vice president of sales and marketing at BTS Tires, based in Whiteville, North Carolina. tire company.
Trey Benton played college baseball at East Carolina University, graduating from ECU School of Business. Just prior to the MLB draft, Benton underwent “Tommy John” surgery, or more formerly known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament on the inside of his elbow.
