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Jeff Bennett

Tampa Bay Rays

1980/06/10 29

6-3 200

Donelson, TN

R / R

3

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1998 (19th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Braves 33 0 2 4 0 0 0 34 42 13 12 2 21 23 3.18 1.85

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can crank his heat into the mid-90's and adds a nice slider. Pitches well from the stretch with men on base.
Flaws
  • Has trouble getting left-handed hitters out with consistency. Needs a few days' rest between relief appearances to be effective.
Career Potential
  • A long or middle reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 1, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Rays.
July 31, 2009 Released by the Atlanta Braves.
June 25, 2009 Hand injury, 15-day DL.
March 2, 2009 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
July 28, 2008 Missed 16 games (right shoulder injury).
July 7, 2008 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
March 3, 2008 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
September 19, 2007 Contract purchased from Richmond (AAA).
February 17, 2006 Contract voided, after failing physical.
January 13, 2006 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
December 21, 2005 Milwaukee Brewers declined to tender a contract.
March 26, 2005 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
February 17, 2005 Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
February 20, 2004 Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
December 15, 2003 Selected by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft.

Trades

January 13, 2006 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract. (contract voided on February 17, 2006)
December 15, 2003 Selected by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft.
June 2, 1998 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round in 1998.

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