Kris Benson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kris Benson
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 7, 1974(1974-11-07)
Age	50
Birthplace	Wisconsin
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Scorpio

Kris Benson Biography

Kris Benson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 7, 1974 in Wisconsin, Wisconsin, United States. Former starting pitcher who was the first pick in the 1996 MLB draft and went on to have a nine-year big league career, going 70-75 with a 4.42 ERA.

He hit his only big league home run off dominant Cy Young-winner Pedro Martinez.

Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher.

Benson attended Clemson University from 1993 to 1996. His teammates included fellow future major-leaguers Billy Koch and Matthew LeCroy both of whom played with him in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. (Koch reported teammates referred to Benson as “The Messiah”.) In 1994, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Benson went undefeated during the regular season of his junior year (14–0 with a 1.40 ERA) with 178 strikeouts in 142 innings pitched.

His ex-wife Anna was arrested after storming into Kris’ home with a gun and knife and demanding $30,000.

Kris Benson Net Worth

Kris Benson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kris Benson 's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college baseball at Clemson University.

His best MLB season came in 2000 when he posted a 3.85 ERA with 184 strikeouts in 217.2 innings.

Before his injury Kris threw regularly in the 93-96 mph range, and, he said, “I think I maxed out at 98. After surgery, I topped out at 90.” https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson- university/article150689842.html

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kris Benson height 6 feet 4 inches Kris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kris Benson Dating?

According to our records, Kris Benson married to Anna Benson. As of December 1, 2023, Kris Benson’s is not dating anyone.

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Benson, who earned over $38,000,000 during his playing career, has supported several charities since beginning his professional career. (In an interview on The Howard Stern Show Anna Benson explained that at least one of her husband’s contracts had been structured with charitable contributions so that this income could not be taxed.) In 2001, after 9/11, the couple founded the non- profit organization Benson’s Battalion, whose work then-Rep. Melissa Hart praised in a citation to the Congressional Record in 2004. The Battalion raised funds for emergency services in the wake of 9/11. They also made considerable contributions to the Red Cross and United Way for 9/11 relief. In 2005, Benson assisted in a new charity, while with the New York Mets, called Tuesday’s Children. The charity helped children who lost a parent during the Twin Tower collapses. In recognition of various community service and charity efforts, Benson has been honored with the Pittsburgh Pirates team Roberto Clemente Award, the Thurman Munson Award, the Joan Payson Award, and the New Jersey Sports Writers Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Facts & Trivia

Kris Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kris Benson celebrates birthday on November 7 of every year.

Subsequently, Benson was named College Baseball’s Player of the Year, only the second (after fellow future major leaguer and Olympian Ben McDonald) to be so honored on the strength of his pitching alone. As a Tiger, he won the Baseball America Player of the Year, and ACC Player of the Year. The pitcher also became only the second baseball player and first Clemson athlete in any sport to be named the ACC Male Athlete of the Year. Other awards for his collegiate career include the Rotary Smith Award and ABCA Player of the Year, and recognition as unanimous consensus first-team All-American. He was also the recipient of the Dick Howser Trophy for his “performance, character, leadership, and courage”. He has also been inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 2005 and the South Carolina Amateur Hall of Fame. In 2003, he was named to the ACC’s 50-Year Anniversary baseball team. A marketing student, Benson left Clemson prior to receiving his degree.

Where is Kris Benson today?

Benson, currently in jail , was scheduled to appear at a probation revocation hearing in Cobb Superior Court in Marietta Wednesday. She did not show up in court. A representative for the district attorney said the judge signed a consent decree, allowing Benson to apply to mental health court.

Is Anna Benson married?

Kris Benson

Where is Anna Benson now 2021?

Benson is now set to undergo treatment for psychiatric problems at a treatment center in Hunt, Texas called La Hacienda.

Is Chris Benson married?

Anna Benson