John Van Benschoten
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-4, 215lb (193cm, 97kg)
Born:
April 14, 1980
in San Diego, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (8th) of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft from Kent State University (Kent, OH).
High School: Milford HS (Milford, OH)
School: Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Debut:
August 18, 2004
(Age 24-126d,
18,532nd in major league history)
vs. ARI 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 6 ER, L
Last Game:
July 26, 2008
(Age 28-103d)
vs. SDP 1.2 IP, 6 H, 2 SO, 4 BB, 7 ER, L
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2007 season
Agents: Joe Bick
National Team:
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USA (Pro)
Full Name: John Wesley Van Benschoten
Pronunciation: \Van-BEN-sko-tin\
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2004 Fielding Game Log (as P)