Kris Benson

Baseball pitcher, All-Star 2000

Kris Benson - Baseball pitcher, All-Star 2000
Born

November 7th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a right-handed pitcher. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1996 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Selected as an All-Star in 2000 while playing for the Pirates. Also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles during a career that spanned over a decade. Achieved a career record of 70 wins and 75 losses, with a significant role in the starting rotation for multiple teams. Known for a strong fastball and effective off-speed pitches.

Selected as an All-Star in 2000

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Achieved a career record of 70 wins

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