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118+2⁄3 innings pitched. [7] Benjamin split the 2018 season between the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-ATexas League and the AZL Rangers, going a combined 5–6 with a 3.32 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 86+2⁄3 innings. [5] He spent the 2019 season with the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-APacific Coast League, going 7–6 with a 5.52 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 135+1⁄3 innings. [8]

Benjamin was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 11, 2020. [9] He made his major league debut on August 16 against the Colorado Rockies. [10] With the Rangers in 2020, Benjamin went 2–1 with a 4.84 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 22+1⁄3 innings. [11]

With the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West in 2021, Benjamin went 2–5 with a 8.29 ERA. [5] With Texas in 2021, Benjamin went 0–2 with a 8.74 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 22+2⁄3 innings. [12] On October 3, 2021, Benjamin was designated for assignment. [13] On October 6, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Round Rock. [14]

Chicago White Sox

On February 21, 2022, Benjamin signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [15] He made 7 starts for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, going 2–0 with a 3.82 ERA in 30+2⁄3 innings. On May 17, 2022, Benjamin requested and was granted his release in order to pursue an opportunity in Asia. [16]

KT Wiz

On May 18, 2022, Benjamin signed with the KT Wiz of the KBO League. [17] For KT in 2022, he posted a 5–4 record with a 2.70 ERA and 77 strikeouts over 96+2⁄3 innings.

On December 9, 2022, Benjamin re-signed with KT for the 2023 season on a $1.3 million contract. [18] In 29 starts for the Wiz, he registered a 15–6 record and 3.54 ERA with 157 strikeouts across 160.0 innings of work.

On December 12, 2023, Benjamin once more re–signed with the team on a one–year, $1.4 million contract. [19] In 30 starts, he went 11–8 with a 4.63 ERA and 156 strikeouts over 149+2⁄3 innings. On November 30, 2024, the Wiz non–tendered Benjamin, making him a free agent. [20]

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References

  1. ↑ Jason Addy (September 25, 2020). "St. Charles East Grad Makes 1st MLB Start For Texas Rangers". Patch ~ St. Charles, IL . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  2. ↑ Max Blen (September 2, 2020). "Former KU pitcher Wes Benjamin makes MLB debut for Texas Rangers". The University Daily Kansan . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Rustin Dodd (June 6, 2014). "KU left-hander Wes Benjamin drafted in fifth round by Texas". The Kansas City Star . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ Jacob Bartelson (August 12, 2020). "Former St. Charles East star Wes Benjamin gets the call from Texas Rangers". Kane County Chronicle . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 "Wes Benjamin Player Page". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  6. ↑ Craig Brueske (August 12, 2016). "Patience a virtue for St. Charles East grad Benjamin". Daily Herald . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  7. ↑ Dominic Cotroneo (August 21, 2017). "Wes Benjamin Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  8. ↑ Paul Johnson (April 9, 2020). "I'm on the cusp': St. Charles East graduate Wes Benjamin working hard to earn call-up from Texas Rangers". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  9. ↑ John Blake (August 11, 2020). "Rangers add INF Derek Dietrich and LHP Wes Benjamin to active roster; option RHP Jimmy Herget and INF Anderson Tejeda". MLB.com . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  10. ↑ Paul Johnson (August 20, 2020). "Sunday debut for Texas Rangers more than worth the wait for St. Charles East grad Wes Benjamin: 'Patience has been the epitome of my career.'". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  11. ↑ T.R. Sullivan (September 23, 2020). "An eye toward '21, Benjamin solid in 1st start". MLB.com . Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  12. ↑ Weaver, Levi (October 4, 2021). "Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Pitchers edition". The Athletic . Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Rangers' Wes Benjamin: DFA'd Sunday". CBSSports.com . Retrieved October 3, 2021.
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Wes Benjamin
weseu Benjamin KT.jpg
Benjamin with the KT Wiz in 2022
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-07-26) July 26, 1993 (age 31)
Winfield, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: August 16, 2020, for the Texas Rangers
KBO: June 9, 2022, for the KT Wiz