Andy Benes (full name: Andrew Charles Benes; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1989 until 2002 for the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks. He played for the Padres from 1989 - 1995, Mariners in 1995, Cardinals from 1996 - 2002 and Diamondbacks from 1998 - 1999. Over 14 seasons, he started 387 games, won 155 games, struck out 2000 batters, and had a 3.97 ERA. Born on August 20, 1967 in Evansville, IN, Benes stands 6' 6" and weighs 235 lb. He attended Central (Evansville, IN) high school and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1988 amateur draft. His debut was on August 11, 1989 and he played his final game on September 29, 2002. Over his career, Benes made $45,939,751. Common misspellings of his name include Andrew andrew Andy Charles Benes.