Kris Benson
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4, 190lb (193cm, 86kg)
Born:
November 7, 1974
in Kennesaw, GA
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Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (1st) of the 1996 MLB June Amateur Draft from Clemson University (Clemson, SC).
High School: Sprayberry HS (Marietta, GA)
School: Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Debut:
April 9, 1999
(Age 24-153d,
17,422nd in major league history)
vs. CHC 6.0 IP, 2 H, 3 SO, 3 BB, 1 ER, W
Last Game:
April 28, 2010
(Age 35-172d)
vs. COL 2.0 IP, 4 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 4 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1999 season
Agents: Gregg Clifton, Jack Toffey
National Team:
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USA (Oly,College)
Full Name: Kristen James Benson
Twitter:
@KrisBenson34
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2009 Fielding Game Log (as P)