Sam Benschoter
| Sam Benschoter | |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 63 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 17, 1998 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Samuel Adam Benschoter (born March 17, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is currently a phantom ballplayer, having spent three days on the Reds' active roster without appearing in a game.
Career
Benschoter attended Tecumseh High School in Tecumseh, Michigan, and Michigan State University, where he played college baseball for the Michigan State Spartans.[1]
Benschoter signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an undrafted free agent on August 1, 2021,[2] and split his first professional season between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds and Single-A Daytona Tortugas. He split the 2022 season between the ACL Reds, Daytona, the High-A Dayton Dragons, and Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. In 22 appearances (17 starts) for the four affiliates, Benschoter compiled a 4-6 record and 4.73 ERA with 118 strikeouts over 78 innings of work.[3]
Benschoter made 27 starts for Double-A Chattanooga in 2023, struggling to a 7-12 record and 7.28 ERA with 140 strikeouts across 123+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4] He split the 2024 season between Chattanooga and the Triple-A Louisville Bats, registering a combined 4-5 record and 4.33 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 104 innings of work across 33 games (11 starts).[5] Benschoter played for the United States national baseball team in the 2024 WBSC Premier12.[6]
On July 1, 2025, Benschoter was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He was optioned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats on July 4, without making an appearance for the Reds.[8]
Personal life
Benschoter's father, Adam, also played professional baseball.[2]
References
- ^ https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2021/05/13/how-sam-benschoter-found-confidence-break-msu-strikeout-record/5070831001/
- ^ a b Lodes, Kristopher (July 15, 2021). "Benschoter signs with Reds". The Daily Telegram. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Sam Benschoter - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Former Spartan to Make MLB Debut with Reds". si.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Sam Benschoter Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ https://www.lenconnect.com/story/sports/2024/12/18/sam-benschoter-gets-opportunity-to-represent-team-usa-in-premier12/76958720007/
- ^ "Reds Select Sam Benschoter". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Reds' Sam Benschoter: Returns to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)