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John Van Benschoten

San Diego Padres

1980/04/14 31

6-4 230

San Diego, CA

R / R

3

the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001 (1st round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 5 5 1 4 0 0 0 26.1 37 23 22 3 9 14 7.52 1.75
career Total 26 19 2 13 0 0 0 90 125 100 92 14 68 65 9.20 2.14

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Mentally tough, he can induce plenty of ground balls. Has a deep arsenal, including a good curveball, a slider and change-up.
Flaws
  • Injuries have really damaged a once-promising career. His stamina has also been a concern. Has struggled at the big-league level.
Career Potential
  • Journeyman right-hander.
  • Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 16, 2011 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
March 2, 2010 Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
March 18, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 5, 2008 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
October 29, 2008 Outrighted to Indianapolis (AAA).
July 27, 2008 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
July 21, 2008 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 10, 2008 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
June 28, 2008 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
May 12, 2008 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
April 27, 2008 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
March 18, 2008 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
March 10, 2008 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 3, 2007 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 28, 2007 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
June 15, 2007 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
March 7, 2007 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
August 18, 2006 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
April 3, 2006 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
February 2, 2006 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2005 Activated from the 60-day DL (shoulder injury).
October 2, 2005 Missed 162 games to the end of the regular season (shoulder injury).
April 1, 2005 Shoulder injury, 60-day DL.
February 9, 2005 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2004 Missed 13 games to the end of the regular season (shoulder injury).
September 23, 2004 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
August 23, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
August 19, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
August 18, 2004 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 23, 2004 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
November 20, 2003 Added to the 40-man roster.

Trades

July 16, 2011 Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor league contract.
March 2, 2010 Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor league contract.
December 5, 2008 Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract.
June 5, 2001 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (8th overall) in 2001.

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