Who is Kris Benson?

Kris Benson is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher. He was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996.

Additionally, people also know him due to his marriage to Anna Benson.

Kris Benson: Bio, Age, Early Life, Childhood, Education

Kris Benson was born in Superior, Wisconsin on November 7, 1974.

He has two younger sisters and one younger brother. For most of his childhood years, he lived in Superior, WI.

At age 6, he moved with his family to Milledgeville, GA. He was interested in the world of baseball since his early life as his parents were also baseball fans.

He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he has not revealed his ethnic background as of now.

Talking about his education, Benson attended Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia with future MLB All-Star Marlon Byrd.

Later, he attended Clemson University from 1993 to 1996.