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53 Joaquin Benoit, RP

Detroit Tigers

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
22%17%
Key Stats
IPW-LSVERAKsBB
30.01-041.80359

Player Updates

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Joaquin Benoit emerges as sleeper for saves
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

With manager Jim Leyland's decision to go back to mixing and matching in the ninth inning after relying on Jose Valverde as his primary closer for the last two months, the biggest beneficiary is Joaquin Benoit, who was closing for the Tigers before Valverde returned to the big leagues in mid-April and recorded a four-out save (with Valverde warming up) Sunday.

Benoit's 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings this year are nothing new. He has long had the stuff to close but hasn't gotten the opportunity because of his inability to pitch three days in a row. My guess is he and Valverde split save opportunities almost 50-50 for now, with Phil Coke jumping in as matchups dictate, but I expect one to emerge as the clear frontrunner by the All-Star break.

Maybe Valverde is still the more likely of the two to earn a solo role given his experience and Leyland's hesitance to make Benoit a closer up to this point, but Benoit's potential in the role makes him well worth stashing just in case he takes this opportunity and runs with it.

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Tigers to go closer-by-committee
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said he'll mix-and-match his ninth-inning reliever, according to the Detroit Free Press

Drew Smyly saved Monday's game, but he shouldn't be viewed as the full-time closer. Leyland admitted he would use Jose Valverde, Phil Coke and Joaquin Benoit in the role depending on the game situation. He reiterated that Rick Porcello would not be used in the role. 

The Tigers' bullpen is responsible for nine blown saves this season. 

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Joaquin Benoit gets four outs for save
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

Tigers reliever Joaquin Benoit got the final four outs Sunday at Minnesota for his fourth save of the season. Benoit allowed an inherited runner to score to add to Doug Fister's stat line, but was otherwise solid in his performance. 

Benoit needed 17 pitches to allow one hit and strike out one batter over 1 1/3 scoreless for the save, his first since June 9 against Cleveland and second since April 29. 

Benoit has pitched well this season with a 1.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 30 innings with 35 strikeouts. 

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Joaquin Benoit comes on for save
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

With Tigers closer Jose Valverde unavailable due to pitching on three consecutive days, Detroit turned to reliever Joaquin Benoit to close out the 4-1 game against the Indians Sunday. 

Benoit gave up a hit in the ninth, but also struck out two batters over 19 pitches for his third save of the year. His ERA is at 2.00. It was his first save since April 29 against Minnesota. 

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CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
Relievers 25 77 65.48
Situational Stats
SituationIPWLERASVBBSO
vs LHB 17.200 1.020519
vs RHB 12.100 2.920416
Last 7 Games
  OPP W L SV IP H ER BB Ks
5/30@PIT0001.01000
6/6TB0001.02110
6/7CLE0001.00000
6/9CLE0011.01002
6/11@KC0001.01002
6/14@MIN0000.20001
6/16@MIN0011.11001
Two Week Schedule
JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
16
@Min
W5-2
17
Balt
W5-1
18
Balt
L2-5
19
Balt
L3-13
20
Bos
7:08 pm
21
Bos
7:08 pm
22
Bos
7:15 pm
23
Bos
1:08 pm
24
25
LAA
7:08 pm
26
LAA
7:08 pm
27
LAA
1:08 pm
28
@TB
7:10 pm
29
@TB
7:15 pm
= probable start
Fantasy Points by Week
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4

14

5

17

8

5

14

3

12

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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2001TEX00 10.80110000 5.08663034
2002TEX45 5.3117130011 84.2915150655859
2003TEX85 5.4925170000 105.09967642335187
2004TEX35 5.6828150000 103.011367651983195
2005TEX44 3.723290000 87.0693936923878
2006TEX11 4.865600002 79.2684943533885
2007TEX74 2.8570000613 82.0682826622887
2008TEX32 5.004400014 45.0402825603543
2010TB12 1.346300014 60.130109601175
2011DET43 2.956600027 61.0472220521763
2012DET53 3.687300026 71.05931291412284
2013DET10 1.802900044 30.0216620935
Total 4134 4.1950455001741 813.271340437910426341795
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2001TEX1000000000 --- --- ---
2002TEX17000000000 --- --- ---
2003TEX25200000000 .000 .000 .000
2004TEX28610000400 .000 .000 .000
2005TEX33100000000 .000 .000 .000
2006TEX56000000000 --- --- ---
2007TEX70000000000 --- --- ---
2008TEX44000000000 --- --- ---
2010TB63000000000 --- --- ---
2011DET66000000000 --- --- ---
2012DET73000000000 --- --- ---
2013DET29000000000 --- --- ---
Total 505910000400 .000 .000 .000
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
2001TEXP1100000 ---
2002TEXP1713844011.000
2003TEXP25172481510 .958
2004TEXP2815136611 .923
2005TEXP329927001.000
2006TEXP560844001.000
2007TEXP7001257021.000
2008TEXP440734001.000
2010TBP630404001.000
2011DETP660514011.000
2012DETP7301248001.000
2013DETP290752001.000
Total  50455109426525 .982
More Pitching Stats
YearTeamIBBGOAOGO/AOSBCSPKBKWPAVGPAMB9SLGRPF
2001TEX056 0.8310000 .36426 19.8 .8180
2002TEX281111 0.7671007 .272405 16.4 .4030
2003TEX091131 0.7245013 .246462 13.1 .5090
2004TEX082127 0.6941003 .279456 13.3 .4890
2005TEX062120 0.5352001 .212369 11.3 .3280
2006TEX46489 0.7610003 .224347 12.3 .3102
2007TEX27181 0.9422003 .225337 10.8 .3487
2008TEX23160 0.5511003 .233209 15.0 .4073
2010TB14457 0.8122101 .147217 6.1 .2653
2011DET14270 0.6932003 .218241 9.7 .3065
2012DET25765 0.9511002 .228288 10.4 .4324
2013DET12427 0.9340100 .198116 9.0 .3110
Total 15654944 0.7335172129 .2343473 11.9 .39224
Postseason Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2010TB10 0.00300000 3.20000003
2011DET00 1.17500000 7.24111039
2012DET00 3.38600001 5.16221015
Total 10 1.621400001 16.2103320417
Minor League Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
1996 R-Texas65 2.281413200 75.0632619402363
1997 R-Rangers33 2.051010100 44.0401410011138
1998 A-Savannah43 3.831515100 80.0794134831868
1999 A-Charlotte74 5.312222000105.011767625115083
2000 AA-Tulsa44 3.831616000 82.1734035643072
2001 AA-Tulsa10 3.3244000 21.2238811623
2001AAA-Oklahoma95 4.192424110131.0113636114473142
2002 A-Charlotte00 0.0011000 5.01000038
2002AAA-Oklahoma84 3.561616000 98.27442398737103
2003AAA-Oklahoma21 3.8266000 33.0281714321131
2004 AA-Frisco00 0.0011000 2.00000006
2005 R-Rangers00 0.0011000 2.00000014
2005AAA-Oklahoma01 5.4031000 5.04331142
2008 AA-Frisco00 16.2031000 1.24330142
2008AAA-Oklahoma10 0.0020000 3.01000003
2010AAA-Durham Bulls01 2.8980002 9.183320317
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-3/220
Birthdate:
7/26/1977
Age:
35
Hometown:
Santiago, DR
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Team:
Detroit Tigers
College:
No College
MLB Experience:
12
Salary:
$5,500,000
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