John Van Benschoten
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2008)
John Van Benschoten was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. Across 26 career appearances, he went 2-13 with a 9.20 ERA and 65 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-08-18
- Last Game
- 2008-07-26
Full name: John Wesley Van Benschoten
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 6.91 | 4.46 (-55%) | -635.6 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 0 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 55 | 44 | 29 | 26 | 10.15 | 4.47 (-127%) | -1347.3 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 37 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 10.48 | 4.32 (-142%) | -2284.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 125 | 92 | 68 | 65 | 9.20 | — | -4,268 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .095 | .208 | .286 | .494 | 0 |
Career AVG .095 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .494 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .091 |
| Away | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 45.0 | 61 | 48 | 31 | 33 | 9.60 |
| Away | 14 | 45.0 | 64 | 44 | 37 | 32 | 8.80 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-26 | PIT | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-21 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-07-09 | PIT | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-07-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-28 | PIT | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-12 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-03 | PIT | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-30 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-29 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-27 | PIT | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-26 | PIT | SDP | L | 1.2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | PIT | HOU | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008-07-09 | PIT | HOU | — | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008-07-02 | PIT | CIN | — | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-06-28 | PIT | TBR | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-12 | PIT | ATL | L | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008-05-03 | PIT | WAS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-04-30 | PIT | NYN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008-04-29 | PIT | NYN | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-27 | PIT | AZ | L | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
John Van Benschoten's recorded salaries total $643,000 over 2 seasons, 2005 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Van Benschoten's career ran from 2004 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2007, and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $327,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $316,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $643,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
John Van Benschoten: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Van Benschoten debuted on August 18, 2004 and played a final game on July 26, 2008. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Van Benschoten played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on April 14, 1980, in San Diego, CA, USA, Van Benschoten was listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and 215 pounds. The given name on file is John Wesley Van Benschoten.
The pitching table credits Van Benschoten with a 2-13 record and a 9.20 ERA in 26 games. The totals include 65 strikeouts. The league ERA over Van Benschoten's seasons was 4.42, so the 9.20 figure ran 108.1% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.91 in 2004, when the league's was 4.46.
Every defensive appearance on record for Van Benschoten, 26 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 10 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Van Benschoten
- What years did John Van Benschoten play?
- John Van Benschoten played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008.
- Was John Van Benschoten a pitcher?
- Yes. John Van Benschoten pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did John Van Benschoten hit?
- John Van Benschoten hit 1 career home run with 2 hits.
- What teams did John Van Benschoten play for?
- John Van Benschoten played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (2004, 2007–2008).
- What were John Van Benschoten's career stats?
- In 26 games, John Van Benschoten went 2-13 with a 9.20 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 90.0 innings pitched.
- How much did John Van Benschoten earn in his career?
- John Van Benschoten's recorded salaries total $643,000 over 2 seasons, 2005 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Van Benschoten's career ran from 2004 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2007, and 2008.
- What was John Van Benschoten's salary?
- John Van Benschoten's last recorded salary was $327,000, in 2006. His highest recorded salary was $327,000, in 2006, and his lowest was $316,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2006.
- What position did John Van Benschoten play?
- John Van Benschoten played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Van Benschoten and how much did he weigh?
- John Van Benschoten was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was John Van Benschoten's career ERA?
- John Van Benschoten finished with a 9.20 career ERA, going 2-13 with 65 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did John Van Benschoten have?
- John Van Benschoten recorded 65 career strikeouts.
- Is John Van Benschoten in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Van Benschoten has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.