• Full name Jorge Oscar Benitez
  • Born 06/02/1999 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 155 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Leadership Christian Academy
  • Drafted in the 9th round (273rd overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2017 (signed for $150,000).
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    Benitez is a long, lanky lefthander with room to fill in his frame. He runs his fastball up to 90 mph now, but projects to add velocity as he gets stronger. He flashes the ability to spin his breaking ball but will need to work on becoming more consistent.

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Career Transactions

  • LHP Jorge Benitez assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Everett AquaSox.
  • LHP Jorge Benitez assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Everett AquaSox.
  • LHP Jorge Benitez roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
  • LHP Jorge Benitez roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
  • LHP Jorge Benitez assigned to Seattle Mariners.
  • LHP Jorge Benitez roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.

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