Joaquín Benoit

Dominican baseball pitcher, All-Star

Joaquín Benoit - Dominican baseball pitcher, All-Star
Born

July 26th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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Played professional baseball as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. Notable tenure included playing for the Detroit Tigers and the San Diego Padres. Achieved a career highlight by being selected as an All-Star in 2003. Known for his powerful fastball and effective pitching techniques, played a key role in various playoff appearances throughout his career. Concluded playing days with significant contributions to multiple teams in relief roles.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2003

Helped the Detroit Tigers reach the playoffs in 2011

Served as a key relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres

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