John Van Benschoten is a former major league pitcher. Van Benschoten was born on April 14, 1980 in San Diego, CA, United States, debuted in the major leagues on August 18, 2004 and last played on July 26, 2008. Van Benschoten batted right and threw right. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Van Benschoten in 2001 (round 1, pick 8 overall) out of Kent State.
Bio
- Full name
- John Wesley Van Benschoten
- Position
- Pitcher (P)
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4", 215 lb
- Born
- Apr 14, 1980, San Diego, CA, United States
- MLB debut
- Aug 18, 2004
- Last game
- Jul 26, 2008
- Draft
- 2001 draft, round 1, pick 8, Pittsburgh Pirates
- School
- Kent State