Kris Benson

American baseball player (born 1974) Baseball player Kris BensonBenson pitching for the Orioles in 2006PitcherBorn: (1974-11-07) November 7, 1974 (age 51)Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.Batted: RightThrew: RightMLB debutApril 9, 1999, for the Pittsburgh PiratesLast MLB appearanceApril 28, 2010, for the Arizona DiamondbacksMLB statisticsWin–loss record70–75Earned run average4.42Strikeouts806Stats at Baseball Reference Teams Pittsburgh Pirates (1999–2000, 2002–2004) New York Mets (2004–2005) Baltimore Orioles (2006) Texas Rangers (2009) Arizona Diamondbacks (2010) Career highlights and awards Dick Howser Trophy (1996) Medals Men's baseball Representing United States Olympic Games 1996 Atlanta Team Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974) is an American former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for several teams between 1999 and 2010. A highly touted prospect, Benson was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996. He followed a strong rookie season in 1999 with an even stronger season in 2000, but those would prove to be the two best seasons of his career, as he underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2000 season. He posted three more good seasons fro