Armando Benitez
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Armando German Benitez
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut July 28, 1994
- Final Game June 6, 2008
- Born November 3, 1972 in Ramon Santana, D.R.
[edit] Biographical Information
Armando Benitez threw a high-90s fastball and a slider.
Through the 2006 season, he was the only living player (3 deceased) with a share of the record for most career RBI (2) without reaching base safely (8 AB, 0 Hits, 0 BB, 0 HBP).
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (2003 & 2004)
- NL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (2001)
- NL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (2001)
- NL Saves Leader (2004)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 4 (2000-2002 & 2004)
- 40 Saves Seasons: 3 (2000, 2001 & 2004)
