Joaquin Benoit

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    • Born: July 26, 1977
    • Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic
    • Height: 6'3"
    • Weight: 205 lbs
    • Rookie year: 2001
    • Has been with Texas for entire professional career
    • Longest-tenured Ranger after Michael Young
    • Holds Major League record for longest save in history
  • Joaquin Benoit is a right-handed pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
  • Career

    A native of the Dominican Republic, Benoit originally signed with the Rangers as an amateur free agent in 1996. After five years as a pitching prospect in the Rangers minor league farm system, Benoit made his major league debut on August 8, 2001. In his debut, Benoit pitched 5 innings, surrendering 6 earned runs in a no decision. Between 2001 and 2005, Benoit started 55 games, posting a record of 19-19 before the Rangers decided that his skills were best suited for the bullpen.

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