Joseph Anthony "Bananas" Benes (January 8, 1901 – March 7, 1975) was an infielder in Major League Baseball.

[1] Branch Rickey added Benes to the Cardinals' roster in May 1931.

Given that Benes was 30 years old at the time, Rickey stated that Benes was not regarded as a future prospect but as "reserve strength" to back up shortstop Charlie Gelbert.

[2] By June 17, 1931, however, he was replaced on the roster by infielder Jakie Flowers and returned to the minors.

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