Joaquin Benoit (#53 - RP)

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Full Name: Joaquin Antonio Benoit Pena
Born: Jul 26, 1977 in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Height: 6'3" Weight: 205
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Personal: Single
Resides: Santiago, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: Aug 8, 2001
Contract Status: Signed through 2009

Trivia

To date has one major league save, which is also the record holder all time for longest save. This occurred on Sep 3, 2002. Here's my summary of that game.

Team History

2001- : Texas Rangers (originally signed May 1996 at age 16)

Salary History

2009: $3.5 Million
2008: $2 Million (w/ $500k signing bonus)
2007: $1.05 Million
2006: $750,000 (w/ $50k in incentives - $25k for 55G and $25k for 60G)
2005: $372,500
2004: $335,000
2003: $300,000
2002: $200,000
2001: $200,000

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