Andy Benes

Andy Benes
Andy Benes
	Pitcher
	Born: August 20, 1967 (age 56); Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	August 11, 1989, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
	September 29, 2002, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	155–139
Earned run average	3.97
Strikeouts	2,000
Teams
	San Diego Padres (1989–1995); Seattle Mariners (1995); St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1997); Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–1999); St. Louis Cardinals (2000–2002);
Career highlights and awards
	All-Star (1993); NL strikeout leader (1994);
Medals
Baseball
Representing United States
Olympic Games
Baseball World Cup

Andrew Charles Benes (born August 20, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most prominently as a member of the San Diego Padres, who selected Benes as the first overall pick in the 1988 MLB draft. With the Padres, he was named to the National League All-Star team in 1993 and led the league in strikeouts in 1994. He also played for the Seattle Mariners, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks. His brother Alan Benes also pitched in the major leagues, and was his teammate in 1996–97 and 2000–01.