Former Benjamin Russell standout takes next steps in baseball career
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File / TPI Former Benjamin Russell standout Gabriel Benton signs with the Pulaski River Turtles.

In May of last year, Benjamin Russell baseball standout Gabe Benton was weighing his options on what sport he wanted to play at the next level. Ultimately, he chose to play baseball at Snead State in Boaz and now, a year later — Benton is seeing it all pan out.

It was announced earlier this month Benton would be signing to play baseball with the Pulaski River Turtles of the Appalachian League, an MLB affiliate.