Andy Benes Autographed 1995 Donruss #336 San Diego Padres Card

Featuring Andy Benes with the San Diego Padres, this Andy Benes autographed 1995 Donruss #336 San Diego Padres card represents the right-hander who developed into the ace of the Padres rotation during the early 1990s. A former first overall draft pick, Benes became a durable power pitcher who surpassed 2,000 strikeouts during his Major League career.

The Padres selected Benes with the first overall pick in the 1988 MLB Draft following his standout collegiate career at the University of Evansville. He reached the Major Leagues the following season and quickly established himself in San Diego's starting rotation.

Benes enjoyed one of his strongest seasons in 1993, posting a 15-15 record with a 3.78 ERA while setting career highs with 230 innings and 179 strikeouts. He followed in 1994 by making his lone career All-Star team and finishing the strike-shortened season with a 3.86 ERA over 24 starts.

In 1994, Benes led the National League with 189 strikeouts, demonstrating the power pitching that defined his years in San Diego. He remained with the Padres until being traded to the Seattle Mariners during the 1995 season and later pitched for the Cardinals and Diamondbacks.

Benes completed a 14-season Major League career with 155 victories and 2,000 strikeouts, making 387 starts and pitching more than 2,500 innings. The 1995 Donruss #336 is an appealing addition for Padres collectors, Andy Benes fans, former number-one draft pick collections, 1990s Donruss collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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