Alan Benes

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Alan Paul Benes

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 5", Weight 215 lb.
School Creighton University
Debut September 19, 1995
Final Game May 28, 2003
Born January 21, 1972 in Evansville, IN USA

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The brother of Andy Benes and minor leaguer Adam Benes, pitcher Alan Benes made his big league debut as a September call-up for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995. In his rookie year of 1996, he won 13 games as a member of the Cards rotation. He won 9 games and posted a 2.89 ERA the next year, but a shoulder injury ended his season early. He returned to the majors in 1999 but was not the same pitcher. After his big league career ended, he pitched three more seasons in the Cardinals organization.

After retiring as a player, Benes joined the Cardinals front office in 2007. In 2008 he is a pro scout for the Cards.