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Joaquin Benoit

Texas Rangers

1977/07/26 32

6-3 220

Santiago, Dom. Rep.

R / R

8

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 Rangers 44 0 3 2 1 0 0 45 40 28 25 6 35 43 5.00 1.67

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • His fastball is impressive but his slider can be even better, particularly against left-handed hitters. Works well in tight spots.
Flaws
  • Suffers from command problems, especially when he misses with high heat. Lacks the pitching repertoire to be a successful starter.
Career Potential
  • Has found his niche as a late-inning reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 5, 2009 Right shoulder surgery, 60-day DL.
August 6, 2008 Missed 27 games (right shoulder inflammation).
July 5, 2008 Right shoulder inflammation, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 3).
June 20, 2008 Missed 10 games (right shoulder inflammation).
June 18, 2008 Right shoulder inflammation, day-to-day.
October 31, 2007 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a two-year contract.
January 15, 2007 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
January 11, 2006 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
June 28, 2005 Missed 18 games (right elbow injury).
June 12, 2005 Right elbow injury, 15-day DL.
May 1, 2005 Missed 25 games (right shoulder injury).
April 2, 2005 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 25th).
September 7, 2004 Missed 14 games (rotator cuff).
August 24, 2004 Rotator cuff, 15-day DL.
July 26, 2004 Missed 6 games (bereavement list).
July 20, 2004 Bereavement list, day-to-day.
June 22, 2003 Missed 18 games (right shoulder tendinitis).
June 4, 2003 Right shoulder tendinitis, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 1st).
May 2, 2003 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 27, 2003 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
July 29, 2002 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
July 16, 2002 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
July 15, 2002 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
June 24, 2002 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA) and then optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
June 8, 2002 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
June 7, 2002 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
May 11, 2002 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
May 9, 2002 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
August 9, 2001 Optioned to Oklahoma (AAA).
August 8, 2001 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 10, 2001 Optioned to minor league camp.

Trades

May 20, 1996 Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Texas Rangers.

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