Kris Benson

Former Prospect Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1994-2010 (1999-2010)
Proper Name
Kristopher James Benson
Positions
P (296)
Height / Weight
6-4 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
November 7,1974   Age:  51.212
High School
Sprayberry (Marietta,GA)
Colleges
Clemson University (Clemson,SC)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 2,000,000
Service Time
9.000 (2009)
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
bensk001
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[1993] Gatorade Player of the Year for Georgia   [1996] Golden Spikes award finalist ... Played for United States in the Atlanta Olympics ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#1 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates   [1999] Married model Anna Benson   [2001] Did not play after undergoing Tommy John Surgery   [2003] Opening day starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates   [2005] Inducted into the Clemson Athletics Hall of Fame
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199611June-RegPittsburgh PiratesYes1996-08-11PCollegeSCClemsonNCAA 14Year PremiumPremiumGeorge Swain 
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