Alan Paul Benes

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: January 21, 1972 in Evansville, IN
High School: Lake Forest HS (Lake Forest, IL)
School: Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1993 amateur draft.
Signed July 19, 1993. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 19, 1995 (Age 23)   vs. PIT 4.0 IP, 8 H, 5 SO, 1 BB, 7 ER, L
Teams (by GP): Cardinals/Cubs/Rangers 1995-2003

Final Game: May 28, 2003 (Age 31)
Relatives: Brother of Andy Benes
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